Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 5

Full-timeRockville Centre, NY, USA$56.13 - $64.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
A New York State Respiratory Therapist License is required.
Current active registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
At least five years of clinical experience in both adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric care settings is required.
Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and personal computers is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform arterial punctures and analyze arterial blood gases.
Inspect, operate, maintain, and calibrate respiratory equipment, including oxygen equipment, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers, as well as other life support systems.
Maintain intubation competency by performing five intubations per year.
Insert radial arterial catheters five times per year.
Assess and administer medical gases and aerosolized medications.
Follow weaning protocols in critical care areas.
Maintain 10 continuing education units (CEUs) per year or 30 CEUs per New York State renewal period.
Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned by the department director.
Participate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by the department director.
Participate in departmental-level coordination activities as assigned by the department director.

Desired Qualifications

A graduate degree is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
One or more specialty credentials are preferred: Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).

Overview

Night Shift: 7pm - 7:30 am

A member of Catholic Health, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery.

Job Details

Requirements:

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 computer
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred:
- - Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
  - Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
  - Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
  - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Responsibilities:

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)
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

Our Benefits Include:

Medical Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Tuition Assistance
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Company-Provided Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Posted Salary Range

USD $56.13 - USD $64.50 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any 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, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at St. Francis Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

Compensation: 56.13 to 64.5 (USD)

About the Company

Catholic Health

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Catholic Health is a faith-based health system serving Long Island through hospitals, physician practices and community care. Its hospital and outpatient network includes cancer institutes, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, and home health and hospice services. A regional physician group supports primary and specialty care, while the system's programs include cardiac, trauma, cancer, neurological and women's health. These services connect acute treatment with outpatient, rehabilitation and continuing care across the region. Founded in 1997 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Catholic Health is headquartered in Rockville Centre, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rockville Centre, NY
Founded: 1997

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