Respiratory Therapist Night Shift

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Staten Island, NY, seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will assess residents, perform diagnostics, interpret results, manage airways, and collaborate with the care team to tailor treatments.

Ideal candidates have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with current licensure, and prior LTC/post-acute experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist license/credentials.
• Experience in long-term/post-acute care preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents with respiratory conditions.
• Perform diagnostic testing and evaluate lung function.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to the care team.
• Provide airway management, including secretion removal and clearing obstructions.
• Educate residents on respiratory health, treatments, and prevention.
• Instruct residents on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, including resuscitation support.
• Collaborate with physicians on individualized treatment plans.
• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical care protocols.
• Provide care with respect for residents’ dignity and beliefs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Detail orientation

Organization

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Richmond Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Staten Island, NY

Richmond Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment abilities and experience providing respiratory care in a long-term or post-acute setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor residents with respiratory conditions
• Perform diagnostic testing and evaluate lung function
• Interpret results and communicate findings to the care team
• Provide airway management, including secretion removal and clearing obstructions
• Educate residents on respiratory health, treatments, and prevention
• Instruct residents on proper use of respiratory equipment and therapies
• Respond to respiratory emergencies, including resuscitation support
• Collaborate with physicians on individualized treatment plans
• Follow infection control, safety, and clinical care protocols
• Provide care with respect for residents’ dignity and beliefs

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist credentials/license
• Respiratory care experience preferred (LTC/post-acute a plus)
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organization

About Us:
Richmond Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 372-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Staten Island, committed to resident dignity, independence, and quality care. Proud member of the Center's Health Care network.

EOE – M/F/D/V