Reg Respiratory Therapist
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Northwell Health is hiring a Reg Respiratory Therapist. The Registered Respiratory Therapist sets up, operates, and evaluates life support equipment for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases in patients of all ages. This role involves working under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor, and/or Clinical Coordinator, adhering to established department policies and procedures.
Key focus areas include Set up life support equipment, Operate life support equipment, and Evaluate life support equipment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Graduate From AMA Approved School Of Respiratory Care, and Registry Eligible Or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Preferred (not required): Equipment Operation and Patient Assessment.
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Description
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Sets up, operates and evaluates all types of routine and advanced life support equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness for patients of a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as directed by the physician and in accordance with established department policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.
Requirements:
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Education: High School Diploma. Graduate from AMA approved School of Respiratory Care. Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
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Experience: Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1 year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.
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License: New York State license or permit. Basic Life Support (BLS) through either American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1183
Department: Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt: No
Salary: $48.08 - $65.64
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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