Associate Respiratory Therapist I - Clinical Leader

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks a Respiratory Therapist with supervisory responsibilities to oversee respiratory therapy services. Under medical and technical direction, you will perform procedures and ensure quality care for patients across departments.

Responsibilities include training staff, quality assurance, possible research participation, and contributing to product evaluations. Minimum qualifications include NYS license and NBRC registration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York.
• Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, performs respiratory therapy procedures with moderate latitude for independent judgment.
• Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to established protocols and standards of care.
• Provides in-service training related to the delivery of respiratory therapy services.
• May participate in research activities related to respiratory care.
• Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical supervision

Quality assurance

In-service training

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

New York State license to practice Respiratory Therapy

NBRC registration

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks a Respiratory Therapist with supervisory responsibilities to oversee respiratory therapy services. Under medical and technical direction, you will perform procedures and ensure quality care for patients across departments.

Responsibilities include training staff, quality assurance, possible research participation, and contributing to product evaluations. Minimum qualifications include NYS license and NBRC registration.