What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Per-Diem) position at Helen Hayes Hospital?
As a Licensed Respiratory Therapist,
you would be responsible for patient care, which would include continuous
ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, pulmonary function testing,
cardio respiratory rehabilitation, infection control, isolation procedures and
cardio respiratory drug administration. You would serve as a resource to
physicians in relation to technical aspects of respiratory care and to hospital
staff regarding effective and safe methods of administering respiratory
therapy. Assists patients with airway management and other duties as required.
Requirements
Must be licensed and registered as a
Respiratory Therapist by New York State
