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; and 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. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.
- 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.
Bachelors 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
Accepting Respiratory Therapist applications for current and future full-time openings. Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses. Salary: $68,000 + dependent on qualifications.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
