Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician - Linden Center for Nursing : Job Details

Linden Center for Nursing is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician to join the team at our Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, NY! Who We Are The Allure Group is a consortium of six rehabilitation centers across Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY, specializing in post-acute and sub-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitation. We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care for patients of all ages and conditions, while upholding an environment of kindness, dignity, and respect for employees and residents alike. As a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician at The Allure Group, you would be part of a winning team doing meaningful work to improve the quality of life, health, and comfort of residents. Nature of Work: The primaryobjective of this job is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportmodalities to patients of all ages, with cardiovascular and pulmonarydisorders. This service is provided thrua team of caring professionals, determined to improve quality and safety, byaddressing the needs of patients and their familiesas we put into action our nursing home mission. Essential Functions: 1. The Respiratory Therapy Technician must beable to demonstrate the ability to work various assignments with minimum supervision. 2. The Respiratory Therapy Technician isexpected to perform his / her duties as outlined in the departmental policy and proceduremanual. 3. The Respiratory Therapy Technician with years of clinical experience and supervisory assistance could perform theduties of a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapist. 4. Review data in the patient record includinghistory, lab data, radiological studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascularmonitoring data. 5. Document / record respiratory therapy data asrequired by Departmental /Nursing Home policy. Communicate data to appropriate members ofthe healthcare team. 6. Assess patientâ€'s overall cardiopulmonarystatus by inspection /auscultation to determine: general appearance, breathing pattern, character of cough, sputum production, andbreath sounds. 7. Interview patient to determine: orientation, dyspnea, activities of daily living, social support, nutritionalstatus, and learning needs. 8. Perform and interpret bedside procedures toinclude: pulse oximetry. 9. Select, assemble, and check the followingequipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness: oxygen administration devices, humidifiers. 10. Demonstrate the ability to explain various procedures being performed to other employees, patients, or patient family members. 11. Initiate, conduct, or modify respiratory care techniques in an emergency situation. 12. Communicate results of therapy to appropriate members of the healthcare team and when appropriate aftertherapy as per Respirator Protocols 13. Monitor mechanical ventilator patients toinclude: airway pressures, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, I:E ratio, FIO2, cuff pressure, and alarm settings. 14. Modify mechanical ventilation to includerecommendations in modifications of the respiratory careplan. 15. Assessment of mechanical ventilator patientson a daily basis for weaning parameters. 16. Instruct, initiate, and adjust mechanicalnasal mask and negative pressure ventilation to achieve adequatespontaneous and artificial ventilation under a supervision of aregistered respiratory therapist. 17. Cuff pressure monitoring, tracheotomy care,and adjustments in airway humidification Systemsunder direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist. 18. Administer medicated aerosol therapy,encourage bronchopulmonary hygiene, and when indicated assist insuctioning of bronchopulmonary secretions. 19. Make necessary modifications in therapeuticprocedures based on patient response. 20. Modify oxygen and specialty gas therapy andmake changes in mode, flow, and concentration when appropriatesetting. 21. Able tochange tracheostomies under direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist. Position Specifications Education: high school diploma graduate of approved respiratory care program. License: NYS Respiratory therapist license. Work Experience: One yea r of clinical experience preferred. (clinical rotation from approved respiratoryprogram accepted). Working Conditions: required as needed to working patient careareas and special care units. need to beable to communicate well with other healthcare workers, family and patients. PhysicalDEMANDS: REQUIRES FREQUENTWALKING, STANDING, BENDING, CLIMBING UPAND DOWN STAIRS. REQUIRES GOOD MANUALDEXTERITY IN ORDER TO UITLIZE RT EQUIPMENT. OCCASIONAL LIFTING / POSTIONING /PUSHING EQUIPMENT AND PATIENTS WITH ASSISTANCE UP TO 200LBS. Mental Demands: MUST BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCY OR CRISISSITUATIONS UNDER STRESSFUL CONDITIONS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEIRDECISIONS IMPACT PATIENT CARE. MUST BEABLE TO INTERPRET COMPLEX / TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL DATA/ TEST RESULTS / RECORDS. Equipment Operated: VENTILATORS / OXYGEN DEVICES / MEDICAL COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS / HUMIDIFICATIONDEVICES / BLOOD SAMPLING AND ANALYZING DEVICES. Supervision Received: GENERAL SUPERVISION AS NEEDED. Supervision Exercised: AS REQUIRED BY THE REQUEST OF THE MANAGEMENTSTAFF Other: (Please include ifappropriate, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, licenses,certifications, etc.) Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.