Respiratory Therapist (Full Time Nights)

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift in White Plains, NY. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to in-patients and out-patients and collaborating with physicians and the health care team.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program degree, NBRC-RRT, and BLS; ACLS is required within six months for new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC-RRT certification required at hire.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months for new hires.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.
• Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function tests.
• Blood gas puncture and analyzer maintenance and quality control.
• Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response; performs CPR.
• Certification in emergency endotracheal intubation after demonstration of competency.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

High-stress tolerance

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

NBRC-RRT

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Job Details

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Ancillary Respiratory Therapy_2 Bargaining Unit: WPH - 1199 Tech Work Shift: Night Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 6:30 PM-6:45 AM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: $49.76 - $62.88 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients. They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's respiratory needs, plans care, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.
• Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function.
• Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control.
• Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR.
• After demonstrating competency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate Degree Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy Required Should possess effective communication and decision-making skills. Should be organized and able to prioritize tasks. Must be detail oriented, show good judgment and have the ability to work independently. Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing needs of patients Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times Must be able to operate computer, equipment and other devices Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day. Must have the ability to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders.

Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy Upon Hire Required and NBRC-RRT_Registered Respiratory Therapist - NATIONAL BOARD FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (NBRC) Upon Hire Required and BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association ACLS, thru AHA required for new hires as of 6/1/2026. For all incumbent, they will have until 12/31/2026, to obtain. Upon Hire Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital 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. White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an A Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.