Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem to perform clinical evaluations and respiratory care, educating patients and families as part of the care team.

The role requires a CoARC-accredited program completion, NYS license, NBRC registry, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Certificate of graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• NBRC Registry
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient data and orders, including admission data and current respiratory care orders.
• Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment as instructed.
• Conducts patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers prescribed respiratory therapies to achieve adequate oxygenation and airway patency.
• Educates patients and families on respiratory therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem to perform clinical evaluations and respiratory care, educating patients and families as part of the care team.

The role requires a CoARC-accredited program completion, NYS license, NBRC registry, and BLS.