Respiratory Therapist

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Department of Medicine. This part-time role provides respiratory support and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under supervision.

The position requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, NYS license, one year of experience, and BLS. Pulmonary Function Tests will be performed mainly at MAP practice with occasional coverage at Hutch location; travel to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Graduate of AMA a respiratory therapist program.
• Current NYS respiratory therapist license.
• CRTT or RRT or registry eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory support to all patients with abnormalities of cardiopulmonary function.
• Administer and monitor diagnostic and therapeutic modalities within the service’s scope of practice.
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Tests primarily at the MAP practice, with required PFT coverage at Hutch location as needed.

Skills

NY State License

RRT/CRTT eligibility

One year experience

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

AMA respiratory therapist program graduate

Job description

City/State
Bronx, New York
Grant Funded
No
Department
MED - Clinical Operations
Bargaining Unit
1199
Work Shift
Day
Work Days
DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours
8 AM-4:30 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours
7.5 HOURS
Hourly Rate
$58.05
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Respiratory Therapist
Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist or licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist for the Department of Medicine will provide respiratory support to all patients with abnormalities of cardiopulmonary function. Administration and monitoring of all diagnostic and therapeutic modalities within the service’s scope of practice.

The Respiratory Therapist will be required to conduct Pulmonary Function Tests primarily at the MAP practice, but will be required to provide PFT services at Hutch location as needed.

This is a part-time position,
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday- 8am -4:30pm-3400 Bainbridge Ave 2nd Floor.

• Travel to other locations (Hutch) based on operational needs.

Job Requirements

Associates degree in Respiratory Care required
Graduate of AMA a respiratory therapist program
One Year Of Experience Required.
Current NYS respiratory therapist license.
CRTT or RRT or registry eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS by the American Heart Association.

Equipment Operation

• Pasteurmatic for the cleaning and disinfection of non-disposable respiratory care equipment.
• Oxygen and air cylinders and regulators

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.