Registered Respiratory Therapist

Summary The Northport, NY Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting full-time Registered Respiratory Therapists to care for our Veterans! You will serve as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with heavy emphasis on out-patient care including full pulmonary function testing, home oxygen evaluations and re-evaluations, CPAP / BiPap initiations and follow up compliance. You will also be cross-trained in all phases of routine, critical and emergency care procedures. Responsibilities RRTs at this grade level work independently providing respiratory care in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The specific assignments are dependent on facility structure and complexity levels. They use data and patient assessment to establish appropriate plan of care and determine if outcomes are being met. They consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of patient care within area of specialty. They Manage and maintain the airway and ventilation of the patient using...