Full-Time Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time days. Under supervision, you provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary problems.

The role requires NYS Respiratory Therapist license, BLS and PALS, and ability to work across patient-care areas, supervise staff, and maintain equipment while documenting care per policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Respiratory Therapist license, BLS and PALS.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and medications.
• Ability to walk, move, stand for extended periods and lift 0–25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients.
• Assists in supervision of Respiratory Technicians and rounds on patients.
• Administer therapies and medications per physician orders and monitor outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care and safety.
• Maintain equipment and stock respiratory care supplies.

Skills

BLS

PALS

Medical terminology

Respiratory care procedures

Teamwork

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Tools

BiPAP machines

Ventilators

Capnography equipment

Oxygen therapy equipment

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time days. Under supervision, you provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary problems.

The role requires NYS Respiratory Therapist license, BLS and PALS, and ability to work across patient-care areas, supervise staff, and maintain equipment while documenting care per policy.