Respiratory Therapist/ Respiratory Therapy Specialist, Johnson City

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist/ Respiratory Therapy Specialist
Location: Johnson City, NY *****
Duration: 3+ Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Night Shift (36hours/ week)
Pay Rate: $ ***********/Hr
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.
Our client is based in NY and is the largest non-profit healthcare system in the Southern Tier of New York, serving approximately 600,000 residents.
Founded in ****, it operates four hospitals, numerous clinics, and specialized care centers with a focus on comprehensive, community-based care.
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, Client staff and employees as well as affiliated Client 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.
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.
Required Education: Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
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) .
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.