The Respiratory Therapist helps patients experiencing difficulty breathing learn to use various equipment and techniques to aid in clearer and more efficient breathing. Responsibilities 1. Demonstrate the ability, understanding and proper utilization of the following: nasal cannula, venti mask, USN, non-Rebreather masks, changing regulators, pulse oximetry etc. 2.
Demonstrate competency in performance criteria of Medication and Medical Gas Administration: Proper use of metered dose inhalers, peak flow meters, Oxygen, Heliox, Nitric Oxide etc. Also assess patients for their continued need. 3. Demonstrate clinical competency performance in ETT placement and securing airway.
Suctioning ETT, including closed system suctioning, open system with sterile technique. 4. Demonstrate Ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP setup and management. 5. Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from diagnostic and physiologic tests. 6.
Demonstrate proficiency in bedside testing for weaning (spirometery), use of End Tidal CO2 and Peak Flow meters. 7. Demonstrate competency in use of electronic medical record documentation, order sets, etc. Qualifications NYS RRT with BCLS and ACLS with at minimum of an Associate's degree in Respiratory from an accredited program.
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 182 - Adult Resp Therapy - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital Compensation Statement The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $59.85 - $65.24 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.
The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Full time · Night shift