Respiratory Therapist (School-based) - Tandym Group : Job Details

An education network in Westchester County is currently seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join their growing team at a school in Yonkers.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: 3 days / 12 hours
• Hours: 7 to 7:30 (day and night shifts available)
• Patient Population: Elementary - High School Students

Responsibilities:

• Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy
• Perform assessments and therapeutic modalities for infants, children, and adolescents as ordered or directed by physicians or nurse practitioners of the Center
• Administer nebulized treatments, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy delivery in various modalities, bag/mask ventilation, and other accepted treatments to maintain a patent airway
• Monitor residents on various oxygen support systems
• Administer techniques to induce sputum
• Support criteria(s) set for appropriate resident care and respiratory care services
• Recognize medical problems documents/ reports it to the Charge Nurse, Physician, and Nurse Practitioner in a timely manner
• Set up, stock, and remove equipment, supplies; ensure equipment is functioning properly and is cleaned and stored appropriately

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree from an AMA accredited school for Respiratory Care or equivalent
• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license
• BLS certification
• Registered by National Board for Respiratory Care.

Desired Skills:

• 1+ year of Acute or Long-Term Care, specifically with Pediatrics
• Experience working with multiple handicapped and/or medically involved children