Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Day Shift, Per Diem

2020 Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, NY seeks a Respiratory Therapist per diem to provide comprehensive therapy for in-patients and outpatients, collaborate with the care team, and assess and implement care plans.

The role requires NYS Respiratory Therapist license, RRT credential, and BLS/ACLS; 1-3 years experience preferred; ability to work in a fast-paced, interruptive environment and to perform intubations when needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• NYS license required for Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT credential required.
• CPFT or RPFT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive.
• Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations; performs CPR.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Team collaboration

CPR/ACLS

Education

New York State license for Respiratory Therapist

RRT credential

CPFT or RPFT preferred

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in Mount Vernon, NY seeks a Respiratory Therapist per diem to provide comprehensive therapy for in-patients and outpatients, collaborate with the care team, and assess and implement care plans.

The role requires NYS Respiratory Therapist license, RRT credential, and BLS/ACLS; 1-3 years experience preferred; ability to work in a fast-paced, interruptive environment and to perform intubations when needed.