Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for in-patients and outpatients. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and implement treatments in alignment with hospital policies and standards.

The role requires NYS licensure, RRT credential, and 1-3 years of experience; CPFT or RPFT is preferred. Per diem schedule, day shift, 12.5-hour days with variable hours, at Mount Vernon, NY.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in respiratory therapy.
• New York State license for Respiratory Therapist required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; CPFT or RPFT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function testing and related assessments.
• Responds to emergencies including CPR and Rapid Response; collaborates with care team.

Skills

RRT credential

NYS licensure

CPFT/RPFT preferred

BLS/ACLS

Job description

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for in-patients and outpatients. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and implement treatments in alignment with hospital policies and standards.

The role requires NYS licensure, RRT credential, and 1-3 years of experience; CPFT or RPFT is preferred. Per diem schedule, day shift, 12.5-hour days with variable hours, at Mount Vernon, NY.