Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - ER & Sleep Lab

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Gouverneur Hospital on a per diem basis in Gouverneur, NY. You will work across the ER, medical-surgical floors, and transport settings under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Director.

The role requires NYS licensure, NBRC certification, current BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Per diem shifts are 12 hours, with union 1199 SEIU GH participation.

Qualifications

• New York State License from NYS Department of Education.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Use initiative and sound judgment in critical situations.
• Provide respiratory care including medication administration, pulmonary function testing, ventilation management, and related procedures.
• Write orders pertaining to cardiopulmonary care within NY scope; co-signing by provider.
• Participate in rounds, care planning and discharge planning.
• Perform ECGs and airway interventions as needed in the clinical settings.

Education

NYS License

NBRC Certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Gouverneur Hospital on a per diem basis in Gouverneur, NY. You will work across the ER, medical-surgical floors, and transport settings under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Director.

The role requires NYS licensure, NBRC certification, current BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Per diem shifts are 12 hours, with union 1199 SEIU GH participation.