Night Shift Respiratory Therapist | Patient Care & Vent

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Peter's Hospital in New York is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the 12-hour night shift. You will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders and operate cardiopulmonary equipment to support breathing.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current NY State RT License. You will gather data, monitor patients, perform procedures such as airway management and provide health education to patients and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current NY State RT License.

Responsibilities

• Gather data to assess a patient's health status.
• Assess the patient according to age-related needs.
• Observe, record and report symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Administer and record prescribed medications, treatments and diagnostics.
• Airway management including intubations and tracheostomy care and emergency life support.
• Provide health education to patients and the general population.

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Peter's Hospital in New York is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the 12-hour night shift. You will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders and operate cardiopulmonary equipment to support breathing.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current NY State RT License. You will gather data, monitor patients, perform procedures such as airway management and provide health education to patients and