Job Summary:
To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed.

Job Responsibilities:
-Administers respiratory therapy procedures as directed by the manager.
-Performs Aerosol Therapy treatments.
-Performs CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask therapy (secretion mobilization therapy).
-Performs Incentive Spirometry therapy.
-Performs M.D.I. therapy.
-Performs Suctioning procedure.
-Performs Extubation procedure.
-Responsible for Oxygen Tank Safety.
-Performs Oxygen Therapy on all approved devices.
-Manages BiPAP-CPAP therapy and alarms.
-Performs Cough Assist/Vest therapy.
-Manages High Flow Cannula/Humidifier therapy and alarms.
-Performs Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostic procedure.
-Performs Fit Testing procedure in coordination with Employee Health.
-Performs Pulse Oximetry procedure.
-Performs Adult EKG procedure.
-Performs Pediatric EKG procedure.
-Performs Adult BLS life support.
-Performs Pediatric BLS life support.
-Performs Neonatal BLS life support.
-Manages Mechanical Ventilation.
-Manages Ventilator Alarms.
-Performs Arterial Puncture and Analysis for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
-Performs Quality Control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
-Manages patient healthcare information system (Soarian).
-Manages medication administration program (MAK).
-Manages medication dispensing system (McKesson).
-Verifies physician’s written orders performing pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
-Records and reports appropriately the results of all procedures.
-Performs BLS when necessary, after certification.
-Abides by the department Delivery Standards.
-Maintains files and bookkeeping records in accordance with department policy.
-Performs other related duties.
-Assists in departmental in-service program.
-Will perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience:
-Up to three (3) Years of experience.
-Attention to Detail.
-Collaboration.
-Communication (verbal & written).
-Continuous Learning.
-Judgement/Critical Thinking.
-Planning (Organizing, Time Management).
-Problem Solving.
-Quality.
-Reliability.
-Safety and Risk Management.
-Technical Expertise.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

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Required Education:
-Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
-Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.
-BLS (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) and ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) .

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

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