Resp Therapist-RRT-PD at Maryhaven Center of Hope

6032384

Respiratory Therapy

Per Diem

Day shift

7am-7pm

Respiratory Therapist-RRT
Per Diem
Respiratory Therapy
**Must be able to work Various Days, Weekends & Holidays**
Rockville Centre, NY

Explore a career with Mercy Medical Center, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of the Catholic Health Services of Long Island that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities include:

·        Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children and infants

·        Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders

·        Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases

·        Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems.

·        Maintain Intubation competency-( 5 per year)

·        Maintain Intubation competency-( 5 per year)

·        Insertion of radial arterial catheters (5 per year)

·        Pt. Assessment /Administration of Medication via Nebulizer

·        Follow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas.

·        Maintain 10 CEU's / year or 30 per NYS renewal

·        Obtain the next credential, if qualified.

Qualifications include:

Education: Must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care.
Experience/skills   Experience preferred in Respiratory Care. Must demonstrate knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment in terms of applications, limitations, troubleshooting, and alternative course of actions. Must possess a broad scope of knowledge in the pathology of disease with focus on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and respiratory care treatment of disease states.
Licensure: Must possess a current valid NYS license as a Respiratory Therapy Therapist. Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). BLS certification required.

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

A Member of the Catholic Health Services of Long Island

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V