Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to oversee clinical activities and ensure compliance with care standards. The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current New York State license. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week

Retirement savings and pension plans

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees

Paid holidays and vacation

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State.
• Current registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Identify quality assurance issues and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Conduct in-service training related to respiratory therapy services.
• Provide clinical supervision in designated specialty care areas.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Clinical Supervision

Research Participation

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Respiratory Therapist Job Description

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, located in Downtown Bronx, is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals, renowned for its Centers of Excellence and leadership in medical technology. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, compassionate, culturally competent, and patient-centered care across primary care areas such as Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health, along with over 80 specialty services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services without exception. Every employee embodies the ICARE values—Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—through empathic communication and partnership.

This position involves supervisory, administrative, and clinical activities within the Respiratory Therapy Department, with varying degrees of independent judgment in managing daily operations. The role includes performing respiratory therapy procedures as needed, under the medical and technical guidance of a licensed physician, with some autonomy for initiative and judgment.

Major Duties

1. Identify quality assurance issues and ensure compliance with protocols and standards of care. Conduct in-service training related to respiratory therapy services.
2. Participate in research activities related to respiratory care.
3. Assist in product evaluations.
4. Provide clinical supervision in designated specialty care areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy recognized by the New York State Board of Education or an equivalent program.
• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York State.
• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Special Notes: Individuals practicing respiratory therapy in New York on or after January 1, 1994, who have applied for licensure under the grandparenting provisions and can provide documentation from the State Education Department, may continue practicing until December 31, 1994, or until notified otherwise. Maintaining the position requires ongoing licensure compliance as mandated by the New York State Education Department.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or send their resume, referencing Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week
• Retirement savings and pension plans
• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees
• Paid holidays and vacation according to collective bargaining agreements
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities