Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Pulmonary Care

Cayuga Health System; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arnot Health, part of Centralus Health, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide complex respiratory care in a hospital setting. You will administer therapies, manage ventilation, perform gas analyses, assist in procedures, and educate patients and families.

Applicants must hold NY licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or technician credentialed by NBRC, with BLS/ACLS within required timelines. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in New York state
• Certification as NBRC-CRRT or RT required; BLS/ACLS as noted
• Strong communication, professionalism, and problem-solving required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care using multiple modalities tailored to patient age and condition
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Perform arterial and capillary blood gas sampling and analyzer troubleshooting
• Assist with bronchoscopy preparation and post-procedure processing
• Conduct pulmonary function testing per ATS guidelines and provide analysis
• Educate patients and families on treatments and equipment; ensure proper chart documentation
• Adhere to infection control, PPE, and privacy policies
• Participate in quality improvement activities and team collaboration
• Attend mandatory education and in-service programs

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Problem-Solving

Quality Care

Education

New York Respiratory Therapist Licensure

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Arnot Health, part of Centralus Health, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide complex respiratory care in a hospital setting. You will administer therapies, manage ventilation, perform gas analyses, assist in procedures, and educate patients and families.

Applicants must hold NY licensure as a Respiratory Therapist or technician credentialed by NBRC, with BLS/ACLS within required timelines. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.