75 Respiratory Care jobs in Freeport

**Req Number** 158511
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 148902
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 148922
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 158488
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 132090
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 148923
Job Description
Administers respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/illness. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Guides and assists new Respiratory Therapy employees.
Job Responsibility
+ * Initiates, monitors and adjusts patients therapy based on physicians' orders and established guidelines for mechanical ventilation techniques.
+ * Monitors and administers a multitude of oxygen and breathing devices to patients including, but not limited to, cannulas, croupettes, face masks, humidifiers, incentive spirometers, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB), oxygen venti masks, nebulizers and ultrasonic nebulizers.
+ * Identifies contraindications and patient responses to treatment.Records treatment and patient response in patient's medical chart.
+ * Transports medical gases to patient floors and specialty areas and sets up appropriate gauge or regulator fro tank to function, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper functioning and appropriate utilization of Respiratory Therapy equipment in use by patients.
+ * Responds to emergency calls.Takes responsibility for proper resuscitation of patients.Assists with cardiac massage, intubation and extubation, as needed.
+ * Ensures proper restocking of emergency supplies immediately following codes to ensure sufficient supply.
+ * Accompanies transport team on inter-hospital transports with patients, as directed, and performs ventilatory assistance.
+ * Performs nasal and tracheal suctioning as required.Monitors and records PaO2 in infants on transcutaneous oxygen monitors.
+ * Performs basic pulmonary function measurements and studies (ventilator studies, weaning criteria and related diagnostic studies).
+ * Assists in disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, reassembling and storing of equipment.Performs routine preventive maintenance activities and/or minor equipment repairs following instructions.
+ * Records daily usage of all Respiratory Therapy equipment for department records.
+ * Provides guidance and assistance to new Respiratory Therapy employees and students.
+ * Creates individual schedule for daily workload as assigned by supervisor.Reviews and records the condition of patients receiving therapy and reports to supervisor and/or relief personnel.
+ Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
Job Qualification
+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
+ Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required.
+ Licensed as Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York, required.
+ Basic (or Advanced Cardiovascular) Life Support certification, required when hired on/after 05/01/19.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $55.42-$62.50/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

**Req Number** 162055
Job Description
Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
Job Responsibility
+ Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care; assesses patient's psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care.
+ Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual/potential patient problems; identifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
+ Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals; identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.).
+ Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care; correctly administers prescribed treatments; correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records same as appropriate; Keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other; evaluates care provided for patient outcome.
+ Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; keeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care.
+ Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion; performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique.
+ Applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary; administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions.
+ Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions; participates in patient and family education; provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated; communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies; recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care; evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/ family and documents same.
+ Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
+ Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date.
+ Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $59.08-$89.49/hour
It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.