Sr Respiratory Therapist Company: Bon Secours Charity Medical Group City/State: West Nyack, NY Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical Department: Rockland Pulmonary & Medical A Union: NO Position: Full Time Hours: Mixed Shift: Days Req #: 8226 Posted Date: Aug 21, 2024 Hiring Range: $30.01 - $37.73 Apply Now External Applicant link Internal Applicant link Job Details: Summary: The Senior Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care, operates, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, performs diagnostic procedures, and administers treatments to patients in accordance with established clinical procedures, safety precautions, infection control practices and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: + Administers age-appropriate respiratory care in accordance with established procedures, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to age-appropriate needs as follows: Neonates-oxygen hood, Infants-croup tents, aerosol prescriptions, Adult– all services, Geriatrics – special attention to fragility of bones and hearing deficits. + Conducts routine equipment rounds to ensure proper working order and operation of specialized equipment. + Replaces, cleans, and stores department equipment as needed. + Responds to emergency codes, Rapid Response, and pages for cardiopulmonary assistance. + Performs diagnostic procedures according to standard orders and physician's requests. + Annotates patient medical records and completes required department paperwork in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. + Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment administered to patients to ensure adherence to physician's instructions. + Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy. Maintains an adequate supply of oxygen and other gases. + Participates in the instruction of students, nurses, and other hospital staff in therapeutic techniques. + Attends in-service and continuing education programs. + Participates in performance improvement activities. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience: 1-3 years’ experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting required. Education: Completion of an accredited two-year Respiratory Therapy program required. Licenses / Certifications: Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License required. Current BLS certification required. Other: N/A Special Requirements: N/A About Us: Bon Secours Charity Medical Group Bon Secours Charity Medical Group, part of Bon Secours Charity Health Systems (BSCHS), a regional network of more than 120 primary care physicians and specialists from a broad array of medical specialties. BSCHS, a member of WMCHealth Network, includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: + Health Insurance + Dental + Vision + Retirement Savings Plan + Flexible Savings Account + Paid Time Off + Holidays + Tuition Reimbursement Apply Now External Applicant link Internal Applicant link Talent Community Search Jobs Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)