Job Details

Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist will administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients; institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients; assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; perform pulmonary function tests; perform radial arterial punctures. Minimum Qualifications:

A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist (or eligible) and 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience required. *Candidates with less than 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience and possess the minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and NYS license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician or limited permit to practice Respiratory Therapy will be considered for appointment to a commensurate salary. BLS CPR certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with a Bachelor of Science preferred. Certification in one or more of the following: Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) or Adult Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A) preferred.

Variable days and shifts is: 7p - 7a
Preferences: Out-of-state candidates and pediatric experience.
CAN NOT ACCOMMODATE BLOCK SCHEDULING & WILL NOT ACCEPT TRAVELERS WHO ARE LOOKING TO WORK TWO ASSIGNMENTS AT THE SAME TIME.

Salary Range/Pay Rate:

Commensurate with Qualifications

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