Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Johnson City, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS 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. 

 

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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. 

 

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Required Education: 

• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy. 

Preferred Education: 

• N/A 

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) . 

Preferred Certifications & Licensure: 

• N/A

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QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Night

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #37134267. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist