BronxCare Health System

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II provides patient assessment and patient care for all pulmonary patients at BronxCare Health System.. This key clinical position supports the efforts of the cardiopulmonary physicians and staff providing respiratory care.. Performs Clinical and Technical procedures to ensure successful outcomes including simple pulmonary function maneuvers, blood collection for arterial blood gas analysis, maximal inspiration with incentive Spirometer and monitoring SPO through non-invasive instruments.. Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies assigned to various units, i.e. Operating Room, Recovery Room, Emergency Room, and intensive Care Units.. Assists with intubations, secures airways and may assist cardiopulmonary specialists in patient care.

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Overview:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist II provides patient assessment and patient care for all pulmonary patients at BronxCare Health System. This key clinical position supports the efforts of the cardiopulmonary physicians and staff providing respiratory care.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Prepares, initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on Continuous Mechanical Ventilation.</li><li>Assesses patients and administers therapies, including but not limited to oxygen humidification, Metered Dose inhaler or High Flow Nebulizer and monitors effectiveness or therapies.</li><li>Performs Clinical and Technical procedures to ensure successful outcomes including simple pulmonary function maneuvers, blood collection for arterial blood gas analysis, maximal inspiration with incentive Spirometer and monitoring SPO through non-invasive instruments. Performs emergency procedures as required.</li><li>Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies assigned to various units, i.e. Operating Room, Recovery Room, Emergency Room, and intensive Care Units. </li><li>Monitors and maintains medical gas systems. Monitors and checks patient’s condition and therapy.</li><li>Communicates patient information to the specific staff and completes documentation for each assignment. Notifies Medical staff of test results.</li><li>Assists with intubations, secures airways and may assist cardiopulmonary specialists in patient care.</li><li>Reviews all information contained in patient medical record and ensures that protocols are followed.</li></ul>  

Qualifications:
<ul><li>High School Diploma required,</li><li>New York State Registration as Respiratory Therapists, and Formal Training required. </li><li>One to three (1-3) years’ experience as Registered Respiratory Therapists in a hospital setting. </li><li>Equivalent experience with patients and demonstrated Respiratory Therapy Competencies. </li><li>Skills with , Nasal Cannula, Vent mask, Face Tent, Aerosol masks, Trach collar and Humidifier, Continuous Mechanical Ventilators.</li></ul>

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