Lead Resp Therapist-RRT

Lead Respiratory Therapist
Night Shift – 7PM – 7:30AM
**Must be able to work Various Days, Weekends & Holidays**
Rockville Centre, NY

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of the Catholic Health 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.

Summary:

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

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, blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems
• Maintain Intubation competency (5 per year)
• Insertion of radial arterial catheters (5 per year)
• Pt. Assessment /Administration of medical gases and aerosolized medications
• Follow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas
• Maintain 10 CEU's / year or 30 per NYS renewal
• Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned by department director
• Participate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by department director
• Participate in departmental level coordination activities as assigned by department director

Qualifications include:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science. Graduate Degree preferred  
• Must have a New York State Respiratory Therapist License
• Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Five years of clinical experience in both adult critical and neonatal / pediatric care settings.
• Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and PC computers
• BLS certification required

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future. 

MERCY HOSPITAL

A Member of the Catholic Health

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V