Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- Mt Sinai West- FT- Nights- EOW

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in New York. This full-time night position involves improving patient respiratory health through advanced therapies, equipment, and medication administration. Qualified candidates will hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant licensure, ensuring top-notch care and support for patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the NYS Education Department.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize respiratory equipment effectively.
• Administer medical gases and assess patient needs.
• Document patient information in electronic records.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Airway Management

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

BiPAP

CPAP devices

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Mt Sinai West - FT - Nights - EOW

Join Mount Sinai West as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and help patients improve their breathing and overall respiratory health.

Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment such as nasal cannula, venti mask, USN, non-Rebreather masks, and regulators effectively.
• Administer medications and medical gases, including metered dose inhalers, peak flow meters, Oxygen, Heliox, and Nitric Oxide, and assess patient needs.
• Perform ETT placement, airway management, and suctioning using sterile techniques.
• Set up and manage ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP devices.
• Analyze diagnostic and physiologic test data accurately.
• Conduct bedside testing for weaning, including spirometry, End Tidal CO2, and Peak Flow measurements.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CoARC or CAAHEP), licensed by the NYS Education Department, and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Additional Details

Position is full-time, night shift, with every other weekend off (EOW). Salary ranges from $57.00 to $62.13 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.