Registered Respiratory Therapist - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for FLEXSTAFF assignment. Based at New Hyde Park/Bay Shore area, you will perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, therapy per physician orders, and educate patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians, conduct bedside pulmonary function studies, manage ventilators, and respond to emergencies per ACLS/BCLS standards. Requires NY LIC-RT, NBRC CER-RRT, and at least two years acute care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from NBRC is required.
• Advanced and Basic Life Support certification is required. NRP and PALS required.
• Minimum two years acute care, LIC-RT experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and therapy as prescribed by a physician.
• Provides patient/family education on respiratory care.
• Operates and maintains respiratory test and care equipment.

Skills

Licensure: Respiratory Therapist

LIC-RT NY

CER-RRT NBRC

Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

RT program certificate

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - FlexStaff

Job Info

• Job Identification 194658
• Job Category Respiratory Care
• Posting Date 07/29/2026, 02:19 PM
• Locations 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY, 11706, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary/Range* 52.0000
• Maximum Salary/Range* 85.0000
• Shift Begin Time 7:00 AM
• Shift End Time 7:30 PM
• Requisition Primary Location New Hyde Park, NY, United States

Job Description

FLEXSTAFF - RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician.Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education.Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.
• Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation.Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy.Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.
• *ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced andBasic Life Support certification, required. NRP and PALS required.
• Please have minimum two years acute care, LIC-RT experience
• *Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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