What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resp Therapist-RRT-PD position at chsli?
This per diem position is for our Lake Success and Massapequa offices.
*PFT experience preferred but not required.
Job Details
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.
Salary Range
USD $31.66 - USD $50.00 /Hr.
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.
Salary : $32 - $50
