Respiratory Therapist

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Company: Catholic Health System

Location: Centereach, NY 11720

Description:

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
  • Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
  • Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
  • Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

*Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.
  • New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required. Minimum of 3 years' experience required.
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
  • Basic computer skills.
  • 3+ years of experience preferred.


Pay Range

USD $31.00 - USD $56.00 /Hr.

Qualifications

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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