Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I

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

Marketing Statement Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

Marketing Statement Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position: This class of position may encompass supervisory, administrative and clinical activity with varying degrees of latitude for independent judgment involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the delivery of respiratory therapy services.

This may perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work.

Examples Of Typical Tasks Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities:

• 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.
• Participates in product evaluations.
• Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
• Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Special Notes Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first. At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.