Respiratory Therapist

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.

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 experience and who possess the minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and a 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.

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.

Commensurate with Qualifications.

Accepting Respiratory Therapist applications for current and future part‑time openings. Part‑time positions may vary based on departmental needs (ie: 10%–90%). Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses.

Human Resources

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