REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

JAMAICA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, a major health care facility located in Queens, N.Y. is seeking Respiratory Therapist for our respiratory department for a full-time opportunity.

Jamaica Hospital Ranked Among 2024’s Best Hospitals in America and is the proud recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 America’s 100 Best Hospitals award. This premier distinction is only given to hospitals that rank in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence. It has been accredited as the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center (the highest designation of stroke care) in Queens, NY by the Joint Commission. Our hospital is expanding. Some of our recent projects including the modernization of our Emergency Department, and our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

In addition to our other accolades, Jamaica Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has also received the Healthgrades “Neuroscience Excellence Award” from 2019 to 2022 and the “Stroke Care Excellence Award” from 2017 to 2022. The American Heart Association has also recognized stroke care at Jamaica Hospital with the “Gold Plus” award in 2021 and 2022

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care. Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care. Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy. Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols. Performs related duties as required.

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