Respiratory Therapist

Dumont Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

PTO: vacation, personal, sick time

Full-time and part-time shifts

Job summary

Dumont Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team in New York. You will provide adult respiratory care, operate life-support devices, and collaborate with MDs on treatment plans.

Responsibilities include inspecting and calibrating oxygen equipment, applying invasive and noninvasive ventilation, administering medication via nebulizer, and following weaning protocols.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Currently active NBRC registration.
• BLS certification required.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment.
• Administer medications via nebulizer.
• Follow weaning protocols as per MD orders.
• Provide advanced CPR and mechanical ventilation for adults.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Ventilators

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, and high flow) and other life support systems.
• Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Pt. Assessment /Administration of Medication via Nebulizer.
• Follow weaning protocols as per MD orders.
• Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Experience preferred in Respiratory Care.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment in terms of applications, limitations, troubleshooting, and alternative course of actions.
• Must possess a broad scope of knowledge in cardiopulmonary and respiratory care treatment of disease.

Licensure:

• Must possess a current valid NYS license or certificate as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BLS certification required.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• PTO includes Vacation time, personal time, sick time.
• Full-time and part-time shifts available.