Respiratory Therapist

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Part time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University seeks a Respiratory Therapist for part-time positions (10%-90%). Responsibilities include administering positive pressure and aerosol therapy, monitoring oxygen therapy, assisting in continuous ventilation, and performing pulmonary function tests. Minimum qualifications require an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and NYS license, with preferred qualifications including a B.S. and various specializations. Salary is $68,000 annually for full-time equivalence, dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist or eligible.
• 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience.
• CPR-BLS certification by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients.
• Monitor oxygen therapy on patients.
• Assist physicians in maintaining continuous ventilation.
• Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• Perform pulmonary function tests.
• Perform radial arterial punctures.

Skills

Administration of positive pressure therapy

Oxygen therapy monitoring

Assisting in continuous ventilation

Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

Pulmonary function tests

Radial arterial punctures

Education

A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors of Science

Job description

Job Summary

• Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients
• Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients
• Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation
• Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Perform pulmonary function tests
• Perform radial arterial punctures

Minimum Qualifications

A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist (or eligible) and 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.

• Candidates with less than 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience and possessing the minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and NYS license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician or limited permit to practice Respiratory Therapy will be considered for appointment to a commensurate salary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors of Science preferred.

• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT)
• Adult Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A)

Work Days

Variable days and shifts

Message To Applicants

Accepting Respiratory Therapist applications for current and future part-time openings (10%-90%). Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses. Salary: $68,000 (full time equivalence) + dependent on qualifications

Recruitment Office: Human Resources