Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking an Associate Respiratory Therapist to support the Respiratory Therapy Department. The role involves supervision of a segment, performing respiratory therapy procedures, and providing high-quality patient care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, a valid New York license, and NBRC registration. This position emphasizes adherence to standards, ongoing training, and collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy approved by the NYS Board of Education or equivalent.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York.
• Possession of NBRC registration as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and contribute to day-to-day supervision of a Respiratory Therapy department segment.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures as required and supervise related activities.
• Identify quality assurance issues and ensure adherence to care standards.
• Provide in-service training related to respiratory therapy services.
• Participate in product evaluations and clinical supervision as assigned.

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in New York

Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Job description

Marketing Statement

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

Marketing Statement

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

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.

May perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• 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.