Respiratory Therapist - CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES OF LONG ISLAND : Job Details

Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations. Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing. Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment. Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports. Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing. Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests. Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management. Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by Co. ARC required. New Yor...Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory, Therapist, Operations, Healthcare