Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Patient Care

Centralus Health; Ogden Center (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Centralus Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across multiple facilities within the Centralus network. The role includes administering therapies, managing ventilation, and performing blood gas analyses in a fast-paced clinical setting.

New graduates are welcome. NY licensure and NBRC credentials are required, with an emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the State of New York (NBRC credentialed).
• Experience: minimum required; new graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including therapy, oxygen, medications, ventilation management, and airway hygiene.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Perform arterial and capillary blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy and specimen handling.
• Conduct pulmonary function testing per ATS guidelines and interpret results.
• Educate patients and families; document in the chart accurately.
• Adhere to infection control, PPE, and patient confidentiality.

Job description

Centralus Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across multiple facilities within the Centralus network. The role includes administering therapies, managing ventilation, and performing blood gas analyses in a fast-paced clinical setting.

New graduates are welcome. NY licensure and NBRC credentials are required, with an emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.