Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem

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

Job summary

Oswego Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The role involves performing diagnostic testing, administering treatment, and consulting with healthcare staff to enhance patient care. Applicants must have a current NYS license and certifications in CPR, ACLS, and PALS. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1+ year hospital or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory diagnostic testing and patient care.
• Assist in developing individualized patient care plans.
• Provide complex therapy, including life support management.

Skills

CPR certification

Independent judgment

Patient teaching

Education

NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist

ACLS certification (required within 1 year)

PALS certification (required within 1 year)

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 previous hospital or healthcare setting experience preferred. On-site orientation is approximately 4 weeks. ACLS and PALS certifications required within 1 year of hire.

Pay Range: $39.25/hr

Employee salary is based on experience and 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, with more than 1,200 employees across 17 locations. These include 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 only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the county, as well as outpatient centers in Fulton and Central Square offering urgent care, labs, imaging, and therapy services.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment matters, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, criminal record, military status, or other protected characteristics. Employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, and termination, are made in accordance with this policy.