Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York VHO - Respiratory Therapist in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 5
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $71.50 -$71.50
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Eleanor & Lou Gehrig ALS Center in Columbia University's Department of Neurology is seeking a part time Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our multi-disciplinary clinic care team.
Responsibilities
- Perform pulmonary function testing, including vital capacity, peak cough flow, and negative inspiratory force and check the following vitals: O2 saturation, respiratory rate, heart rate, and end tidal CO2
- Discuss results with the clinic physician and/or nurse practitioner to determine patient's need for respiratory therapy and/or durable medical equipment (DME)
- Teach patients and caregivers about the use of DME, which may include but is not limited to invasive and non-invasive ventilators, cough assist, and suction devices. The RT may also discuss with patients other respiratory issues unrelated to DME.
- Document the respiratory assessment within the patient's medical record.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience
- Current Respiratory Therapist certification/registration
Preferred Qualifications
- Participation in the medical surveillance program:
- Wear N-95 respirator
- Contact with patients and
- Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly