RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-REG (JR229383)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ViziRecruiter,LLC. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in New York, NY. The role involves performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, providing respiratory support, and maintaining equipment. Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited program, hold a NYS Respiratory Therapist License, and have current BLS. Experience in Respiratory Therapy is preferred. The job offers a four-day work week with variable days and shifts from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Respiratory program.
• Hold a NYS Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures.
• Provide respiratory support to all patients.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary arrests and assist.

Skills

Respiratory procedures

Cardiopulmonary support

Team training

Education

Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Program

Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License

Current BLS certification

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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DAYS/SHIFT:

Days Vary - this is a four-day work week, 8:00am - 6:30pm

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
• Provides respiratory support to all patients with abnormalities of cardiopulmonary function.
• Responds to and provides assistance with cardiopulmonary arrests.
• Administers and monitors of all diagnostic and therapeutic modalities within the service’s scope of practice.
• RT may also be required to train PCT/LPN staff to perform PFT/Spirometry and required to provide PFT and/or training services at multiple locations as needed.
• Maintains all respiratory equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Program or Certificate of completion from an AMA accredited program.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License. CRT, RRT or Registry Eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT may perform procedures under the supervision of an RRT).
• Current BLS by the American Heart Association.
• One - twoyears of experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.