Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Catholic Health; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist - RRT dedicated to enhancing patient care. This role includes administering CPR and mechanical ventilation, utilizing advanced respiratory technology, and ensuring equipment functionality. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and a degree in Respiratory Care, contributing to a reputable healthcare environment committed to quality service.

Benefits

10K sign-on bonus

Generous benefits packages

Generous tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have a current valid NYS license as a Respiratory Therapy Therapist.
• Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced CPR and provide mechanical ventilation for patients.
• Use technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Respiratory Care equipment

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Oxygen equipment

Cpap

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

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Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.


Job Details

10K - sign on bonus - New Hire only!

Experience preferred in Respiratory Care. Must demonstrate knowledge of all Respiratory Care equipment in terms of applications, limitations, troubleshooting, and alternative course of actions. Must possess a broad scope of knowledge in the pathology of disease with focus on cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and respiratory care treatment of disease states


Responsibilities Include

• Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children and infants
• Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders
• Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases
• Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems.
  
  
  

Qualifications Include

• Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Must possess a current valid NYS license as a Respiratory Therapy Therapist.
• Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred:

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
• Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
  
  

Salary Range

USD $51.15 - USD $58.80 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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