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16 Guion Placetime type:
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Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id:
JR227761**City/State:**New Rochelle, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**MNR Cardiopulmonary**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Night**Work Days:**NIGHTS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**7 PM-8 AM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**12.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$55.27For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click .Join our Cardiopulmonary Care Team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley.We fantastic opportunities for a **Full Time Therapists, (Night Shift)** to join our team.**Job Summary**
Perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing (PFT) including arterial blood gases and administration of respiratory care medications. Provide respiratory support and education to patients with abnormalities of cardiopulmonary function as needed.
**Essential Functions*** Performs Pulmonary Function Testing, including but not limited to:
Spirometry
Lung volumes
Diffusion
Airway resistance
Respiratory pressure mechanics
Bronchodilator studies
Bronchial Provocation studies
Simple exercise studies
Simple shunt studies
\* Obtain accurate results through appropriate calibration, set up, interview, instruction, coaching, and report generation as described in test specific policies.* Administers aerosolized medication therapy or metered dose inhalers (MDI) as per MD orders and testing procedures.
\* Medication is administered with zero errors in dosing and patient’s response is documented on PFT report or electronic medical record (EMR).* Obtains PRN arterial blood gases (ABG) on patients as per MD orders.
\* ABGs are drawn as described in policy and brought to ABG lab for analysis within 20 minutes of collection.* Initiates, titrates and monitors oxygen therapy as per MD orders during testing and as needed for patient care.
\* Oxygen is administered and monitored as per relevant policy.* Maintains a safe testing environment for patient and continually assesses patient’s response to testing or therapy.
\* Knowledge and proficiency is demonstrated for assessing respiratory status.* Prepares necessary supplies and calibrates PFT equipment daily for accuracy and safety.
\* Proper functioning and maintenance of equipment is confirmed through daily calibrations and logged in system.* Disassembles and decontaminates respiratory care equipment/reassembles and repackages for patient use
\* All re-usable equipment is properly decontaminated and properly assembled for patient use.* Performs bi-weekly inventory of disposable supplies.
\* Accurate ordering information is reported, equipment par levels are maintained* Monitors PFT gases cylinders for replacement.
\* Assures PFT gases in adequate supply for continued testing, filled and ready for use.* Stocks respiratory care and PFT equipment in lab areas and other areas as determined by department supervisor
\* All areas have adequate par levels of stock at all times.* Submits data entry of patients testing.
\* Prepares and presents data for analysis and interpretation by physician. Testing data submitted is complete and accurate* Adheres to all infection control policy and safety policies relating to respiratory care.
\* As per Infection control policy.* Provides patient education related to procedures and disease management for patient and family.
\* Education is done and documented on report or in electronic medical record (EMR).* Participates in departmental quality improvement (QI) and assists in collecting data.
\* Gathers data as needed and report issues related to QI to supervisor.* Conducts quality control for PFT systems.
\* Syringe and bio-control studies are completed monthly and logged in system.* Performs other related duties as required to meet division need.
\* Willingly accepts other duties as assigned.* Integrates and and promotes Montefiore Standards of Excellence in daily practice.
Consistently demonstrates:
A. Respect: Honors and values each person.
B. Effective Communication: Effectively listens,
conveys, and receives ideas, information, and
direction.
C. Sensitivity: Demonstrates willingness and ability
to listen and understand others’ feelings, needs and
circumstances.
D. Professionalism: Demonstrates confidence,
competence and pride in work and appearance.
E. Exceeding Expectations: Assists others without
being asked.
F. Courtesy: Treats everyone with kindness and care.
G. Teamwork: Builds cooperative, constructive
working relationships.
Defends and preserves the rights of patients relative to all aspects of care, information , knowledge and privacy. Demonstrates respect of cultures and respect for cultural diversity with associates, patients and families.**Qualifications*** AS Preferred* GED Required* 1-3 years 1 Year knowledge on Pulmonary Function Testing Required* Knowledge of the principles and procedures of pharmacology and ability to formulate medications. Zero error tolerance.* Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures and ability to sterilize surgical instruments. Complete sterilization of all instruments* Pasteurmatic for the cleaning and disinfection of non-disposable respiratory care equipment.* Oxygen and air cylinders and regulators* Respiratory Therapists Required* Current NYS license for Respiratory Therapist. Required* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Required* Certified and or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) Preferred* BCLS by the American Heart Association. RequiredMontefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### Employee BenefitsWe apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.* Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision* Flexible spending accounts* Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays* Life, accident and business travel insurance* Employee assistance program (EAP)* Disability benefits to protect your income* Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Click
to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) #J-18808-Ljbffr
16 Guion Placetime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id:
JR227761**City/State:**New Rochelle, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**MNR Cardiopulmonary**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Night**Work Days:**NIGHTS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**7 PM-8 AM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**12.5 HOURS**Hourly Rate:**$55.27For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click .Join our Cardiopulmonary Care Team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley.We fantastic opportunities for a **Full Time Therapists, (Night Shift)** to join our team.**Job Summary**
Perform diagnostic pulmonary function testing (PFT) including arterial blood gases and administration of respiratory care medications. Provide respiratory support and education to patients with abnormalities of cardiopulmonary function as needed.
**Essential Functions*** Performs Pulmonary Function Testing, including but not limited to:
Spirometry
Lung volumes
Diffusion
Airway resistance
Respiratory pressure mechanics
Bronchodilator studies
Bronchial Provocation studies
Simple exercise studies
Simple shunt studies
\* Obtain accurate results through appropriate calibration, set up, interview, instruction, coaching, and report generation as described in test specific policies.* Administers aerosolized medication therapy or metered dose inhalers (MDI) as per MD orders and testing procedures.
\* Medication is administered with zero errors in dosing and patient’s response is documented on PFT report or electronic medical record (EMR).* Obtains PRN arterial blood gases (ABG) on patients as per MD orders.
\* ABGs are drawn as described in policy and brought to ABG lab for analysis within 20 minutes of collection.* Initiates, titrates and monitors oxygen therapy as per MD orders during testing and as needed for patient care.
\* Oxygen is administered and monitored as per relevant policy.* Maintains a safe testing environment for patient and continually assesses patient’s response to testing or therapy.
\* Knowledge and proficiency is demonstrated for assessing respiratory status.* Prepares necessary supplies and calibrates PFT equipment daily for accuracy and safety.
\* Proper functioning and maintenance of equipment is confirmed through daily calibrations and logged in system.* Disassembles and decontaminates respiratory care equipment/reassembles and repackages for patient use
\* All re-usable equipment is properly decontaminated and properly assembled for patient use.* Performs bi-weekly inventory of disposable supplies.
\* Accurate ordering information is reported, equipment par levels are maintained* Monitors PFT gases cylinders for replacement.
\* Assures PFT gases in adequate supply for continued testing, filled and ready for use.* Stocks respiratory care and PFT equipment in lab areas and other areas as determined by department supervisor
\* All areas have adequate par levels of stock at all times.* Submits data entry of patients testing.
\* Prepares and presents data for analysis and interpretation by physician. Testing data submitted is complete and accurate* Adheres to all infection control policy and safety policies relating to respiratory care.
\* As per Infection control policy.* Provides patient education related to procedures and disease management for patient and family.
\* Education is done and documented on report or in electronic medical record (EMR).* Participates in departmental quality improvement (QI) and assists in collecting data.
\* Gathers data as needed and report issues related to QI to supervisor.* Conducts quality control for PFT systems.
\* Syringe and bio-control studies are completed monthly and logged in system.* Performs other related duties as required to meet division need.
\* Willingly accepts other duties as assigned.* Integrates and and promotes Montefiore Standards of Excellence in daily practice.
Consistently demonstrates:
A. Respect: Honors and values each person.
B. Effective Communication: Effectively listens,
conveys, and receives ideas, information, and
direction.
C. Sensitivity: Demonstrates willingness and ability
to listen and understand others’ feelings, needs and
circumstances.
D. Professionalism: Demonstrates confidence,
competence and pride in work and appearance.
E. Exceeding Expectations: Assists others without
being asked.
F. Courtesy: Treats everyone with kindness and care.
G. Teamwork: Builds cooperative, constructive
working relationships.
Defends and preserves the rights of patients relative to all aspects of care, information , knowledge and privacy. Demonstrates respect of cultures and respect for cultural diversity with associates, patients and families.**Qualifications*** AS Preferred* GED Required* 1-3 years 1 Year knowledge on Pulmonary Function Testing Required* Knowledge of the principles and procedures of pharmacology and ability to formulate medications. Zero error tolerance.* Knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures and ability to sterilize surgical instruments. Complete sterilization of all instruments* Pasteurmatic for the cleaning and disinfection of non-disposable respiratory care equipment.* Oxygen and air cylinders and regulators* Respiratory Therapists Required* Current NYS license for Respiratory Therapist. Required* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential; Required* Certified and or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT or RPFT) Preferred* BCLS by the American Heart Association. RequiredMontefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### Employee BenefitsWe apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.* Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision* Flexible spending accounts* Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays* Life, accident and business travel insurance* Employee assistance program (EAP)* Disability benefits to protect your income* Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Click
to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) #J-18808-Ljbffr