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About the Role
The Respiratory Therapist participates actively in the monitoring and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary and respiratory disease, assuming primary responsibility for respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis sampling and analysis.
- Conduct physical assessment and pulmonary function testing.
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient care plans.
- Set up and monitor therapeutic gases (e.g., oxygen).
- Administer respiratory care medications via inhalation.
- Perform bronchial hygiene therapy.
- Provide cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
- Initiate and support breathing apparatus, including mechanical ventilator management.
- Insert and maintain artificial airways.
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Requirements
- Graduate of AMA Accredited School for Respiratory Care.
- Current registration in New York State as Respiratory Therapist, Diploma and Licensure required.
- BLS and ACLS required.
Location
- United States of America
Work Type
- Night Shift
- 12 Hours
Experience Level
- Commensurate with Experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science preferred
- NRP preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $52.658/hr - $58.619/hr
About the Company
- We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
- If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Equal Opportunity
- Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.