Registered Respiratory Therapist (FGP) – Manhattan, Pulmonary & Critical Care

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents necessary information in the patient’s medical record and on other forms and communicates that information to members of the health care team.
• Participates in designated activities related to professional standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies, such as the New York State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, the American College of Pathologists, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULMC Core Values and incorporates these into the performance of responsibilities.
• Participates in quality improvement programs and activities that promote patient, family, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice.
• Maintains awareness of current evidence-based practice and uses research applicable to pulmonary function testing and patient care.
• Participates in departmental quality and performance improvement programs.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Collaborates with the members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
• Participates in coordination of patient care activities to provide respiratory care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Recognizes when clarification is needed with respect to implementation of Medical Center and/or Departmental policies and procedures and requests assistance as needed.
• Initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as: performing pulmonary function testing; administering medical gases, aerosolized medications, bronchopulmonary hygiene and specimen collection; hemodynamic monitoring and other physiologic monitoring; maintaining artificial and natural airways; cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice; recognizes when learning assistance is needed with new techniques or equipment and obtains/requests appropriate supplementation.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competencies to fulfill professional responsibilities in accord with NYS Education Law and licensing.
• Maintains awareness of, and supports, the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Pulmonary Function Lab.
• Maintains awareness of the operation and clinical application of respiratory care equipment as related to the clinical provision of respiratory care services an NYU Langone Medical Center; recognizes when learning assistance is needed with respect to respiratory care equipment and obtains/requests appropriate support or assistance.
• Maintains awareness of the generally accepted standards of respiratory care practice and the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department of NYU Langone Medical Center.
• Engage in self-assessment and participate in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
• Provides appropriate education to nurses and physicians relevant to the provision of prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Includes patients’ family in teaching as appropriate.
• Clearly explains the purpose of prescribed respiratory care to patients and/or family as appropriate.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Identifies situations requiring patient education.
• Accepts directives, maintains confidentiality, does not discriminate, and upholds the ethical standards of the profession.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills to work productively with patients, families, staff, and co-workers.
• Uses problem-solving skills to identify and correct malfunctions of respiratory care equipment.
• Proper maintenance and understanding of equipment are necessary for the provision of prescribed respiratory care under best care practices.