Respiratory Therapist, Full Time 7p-7a

Oswego Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oswego Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic testing and care for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include consulting with healthcare staff, providing complex therapy, and teaching patients about their care. The ideal candidate will have a current NYS license and relevant certifications, with a focus on delivering quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist required.
• CPR certification required.
• One year or more of previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory diagnostic testing and care for patients.
• Consult with physicians to develop patient care plans.
• Provide complex therapy for patients on life support.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Diagnostics

Independent Judgment

Teaching

Education

NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory diagnostic testing, respiratory care, and electrocardiogram testing to patients of all ages, from newborn through geriatrics. Duties include testing for diagnosis, treatments, rehabilitation, patient teaching, in addition to cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

The Respiratory Therapists will be an integral part of:

• Treating patients by using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and respiratory medications.
• Consulting with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans.
• Providing complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment, such as caring for patients on life support in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Teaching patients how to use medications and equipment.
• Performing regular checks on patients and equipment.
• Assisting in using and updating evidence-based therapies and protocols to treat a wide variety of patients.

Current NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist required. CPR certification required. One year or more of previous hospital experience, or experience in a healthcare setting, preferred. On-site orientation is approximately 4 weeks. ACLS and PALS certifications are required within 1 year of hire.

Pay Range: $36.05-$41.20/hour

Employee salary is based on experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. Over 1,200 employees across 17 locations work for the Oswego Health system, which includes a 164-bed community hospital with a new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with outpatient behavioral health services, The Manor at Seneca Hill (a 120-bed skilled nursing facility), and Springside at Seneca Hill (an independent retirement community). The system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the county’s only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency, as well as outpatient centers including Fulton Medical Center (urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, occupational health) and Central Square Medical Center (urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, arrest/conviction record, military/veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition, reproductive health decisions, or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, leaves, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and terminations, are made in accordance with this policy.