Respiratory Therapist-Per Diem/1099 Traveler – Theradynamics – Queens, NY

Job title: Respiratory Therapist-Per Diem/1099 Traveler

Company: Theradynamics

Job description: Position Summary:

Plans, organizes and manages the effective and efficient delivery of respiratory therapy services within the facility. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care, teaching and services to residents/patients to promote the highest level of pulmonary function attainable. Will act as a liaison between the hospital and facility for a smooth transition of respiratory patients. Responsible for performing initial respiratory therapy assessments and documenting assessment in the medical record.

Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree in respiratory care, cardiorespiratory sciences or related area as recognized by the New York State Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years full time acute care hospital PFT laboratory experience including at least 1 year PFT laboratory management experience.
• New York State respiratory therapist license.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC – RRT credential) with computer competency, including understanding of, and ability to work with Microsoft Windows and pulmonary function software programs.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proven evaluation and care planning skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
• Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Per physicians order, administers therapeutic gases, aerosols and humidification efficiently and effectively.
• Per physician’s orders, caps and decannulates tracheostomy residents and monitors effectiveness. Completes tracheostomy tube changes as ordered by physician.
• Performs BiPaP and CPap therapy including gathering and fitting equipment appropriately and monitoring resident/patient compliance and effectiveness of the therapy.
• Performs initial respiratory assessments and implements any respiratory orders from sending facility. Assesses resident upon admission for his/her baseline respiratory status and equipment needs.
• Performs all standard pulmonary function tests under the direction of the medical staff.
• Maintains open lines of communication between him/herself with Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner to communicate effectiveness or ineffectiveness of procedures.
• Performs preadmission screens of resident including gathering information from sending facility. Determines equipment needs for the resident in advance to provide for a smooth transition into the facility.
• Provides education of resident/patient/family through one-on-one verbalization and hands-on demonstration in the areas of incentive spirometry and alternative breathing maneuvers.
• Regularly follows up with noncompliant residents for further education geared toward increasing their compliance.
• Performs training, education, and assistance to staff who are responsible for respiratory treatments including proper use of equipment.
• Gather and set up all necessary equipment prior to admission based on screen of resident.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchasing of new equipment and supplies for the respiratory program.
• Complies with, understands and role models all relevant regulations, policies, and exceeds or meets accepted standards of respiratory therapy practices.
• Completes all documentation thoroughly and promptly. Reviews and makes recommendations to the facility concerning staff education needs and request. Provides in-services and obtains speakers to assist staff in improving their job performance.
• Operates a variety of respiratory care equipment such as oxygen concentrators, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, humidifiers, suction machines, etc., on a regular basis.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities.

Team Dynamics:
• Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility and teamwork amongst peers and staff.

Safety and Sanitation:
• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the rehab director as soon as possible.
• Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to the program manager immediately.

Customer Service:
• Maintains an adequate liaison with families, residents and patients.
• Demonstrates awareness, respect and concern for internal customers (coworkers) and external customers (i.e. patients, residents, families, physicians, referral sources)

Residents’ Rights:
• Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Assures that the resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are followed.

Attendance:
• Observes rules, policies and regulations with regard to attendance, punctuality, appearance and professional attitude as established by the facility.

Miscellaneous:
• Conforms to the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy.
• Conforms to the facility’s policies and procedures.
• Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Sensory Requirements

Physical:
• Able to stand times (2) plus hours without interruptions or breaks.
• Able to push, pull, move, and or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum of 4 feet or carry 50 lbs. a minimum of 2 feet.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must pass Medical and Physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities.

Emotional:
• Must have the willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised residents and patients.
• Must be able to take direction from registered therapist and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety.
• Must be willing to work in an environment with risk of personal injury, exposure to infectious waste/materials, infectious diseases and odors.
• Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families and coworkers.
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction.

Cognitive:
• Must be alert and attentive to patients and work environment throughout day.
• Must be able to shift attention and task performance based on patient and facility requirements.
• Must be able to work in a distractible and stimulating environment.
• Must be able read, understand, and comply with all facility based policy and procedures
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.

Sensory:
• Must have visual, hearing and sensory skills adequate to preserve patient and personal safety.

Expected salary:

Location: Queens, NY

Job date: Sat, 29 Oct 2022 04:57:46 GMT

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