Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Respiratory Therapy Technician(CRT)- Full Time Nights

NEW hourly RATES are now in affect!

Big increases are now in effect...

FT Night position - NEW Evening Shift Differential

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are the largest brain injury treatment program in the world. We are a facility where talented people are given the opportunity to use their special skills, be creative and sometimes push the envelope.

We are only 55 minutes from the Capital District, 35 minutes from Poughkeepsie, NY and 35 minutes from Hudson, NY.

We are currently looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapists or Respiratory Therapy Technicians (CRT's may be considered depending of years of experience)

Full time 37.5 hours/week Night shift: 3 (12.5hour) shifts per week. Weekly Pay or Daily Pay

Responsibilities:

• Conducts environmental rounds on units to evaluate: clinical needs, activity level of neighbors, visitors, safety and equipment, housekeeping and maintenance.
• Meets with neighbors and families as necessary to determine needs and expectations of treatment. Coordinates and communicates all needs to supervisor and other departments as necessary.
• Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Acknowledgment and respect of neighbors’ rights with adherence to the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Works directly with the physician or independently with neighbors to administer treatments under the order of the physician. Observes neighbor’s condition and reactions to the prescribed treatment and records each appropriately.
• Explains and provides to the neighbor an understanding of the procedures taking place, the expectations they may have, and to answer questions to allay fear and gain acceptance and cooperation of the neighbor.
• Follows treatment prescribed by the physicians making judgments / suggestions as to their application and tolerance of the neighbor, to a greater level of expertise and physiologic background.
• Uses a variety of gas machines, ventilators and other equipment related to the treatment. Requires an understanding of their operations so that adjustments may be made and necessary calibrations performed to fit the prescribed treatment.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in a clean, well-repaired condition. May wash, disinfect and clean various apparatus. Makes minor adjustments and repairs as might be possible. Notifies supervisor whenever necessary.
• Adheres to facility requirements for documentation including, adhering to orders on MAR, charting and all other records as required by facility and in use protocols.
• Initiates care plan based on MDS assessment and includes discharge planning on admission.
• Reviews and updates ICP based on new data and/or change in neighbor’s condition. Ensures all neighbors who are able to call for assistance are frequently checked.
• Reports all changes in neighbor’s condition to charge nurse and respiratory supervisor. Gives a timely and concise verbal/written report at the end of the shift.
• Performs all functions associated with airway management, including intubation, tracheostomy tube changes, decannulization, tracheostomy and tube care, cuff pressure monitoring and placement of adjunctive speech equipment and oxygen delivery systems.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care. Registered Respiratory Therapist/Technician by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Must have an RRT/RTT NYS license and BLS. Students may be considered as long as RRT obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Prior experience preferred

Competitive salaries/shift differentials along with a comprehensive benefit package offered:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Generous PTO package.
• 401(K)
• Weekly/Daily pay and direct deposit
• Free Parking.

Do you want to make a difference and become apart of our elite department?

Do you want to direct the care with therapist driven protocols...and you work with our physicians to give the best quality care possible?

We have a brand new ventilator fleet. We have the Masimo SafetyNet system to allow you to be aggresive with our weaning protocols.

Our facility is 100% EMR...including all aspects of RT documentation.

We would love to meet you and see if you would be a great addition to our team!

Contact Tom H. at 845-336-3500, ext 33196

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation & Brain Injury

300 Grant Ave Lake Katrine, NY 12449

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