Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - St. Joseph's Health

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Specializes in the application of scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. Assumes primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities specific to his or her clinical area, including responsibility involved in supervision of students enrolled in respiratory care programs. The Respiratory Therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgement in the respiratory care of patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Night Shift

• Graduation from a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care with an Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required and licensed by the State of New York.
• Participates in orientation as well as continuing education as mandated by the State of New York and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of practice expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

BLS/ACLS/NRP/CPR Certification required within orientation period.

Clinical Setting. Exposure class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

Medium work: standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others;
  Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Pay Range: $35.60 - $47.40 per hour. Pay may vary within the stated range based on experience, skills, education and location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.