Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients. They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's respiratory needs, plans care, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards.
Essential Functions
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
2. Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.
3. Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
4. Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques.
5. Performs bedside pulmonary function.
6. Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control.
7. Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR.
8. After demonstrating competency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate Degree Must be a graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapy Required
Should possess effective communication and decision-making skills. Should be organized and able to prioritize tasks. Must be detail oriented, show good judgment and have the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions
Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing needs of patients
Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times
Must be able to operate computer, equipment and other devices
Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption
Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.
Must have the ability to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders.
Respiratory Therapists - New York State Board of Respiratory Therapy Upon Hire Required and
NBRC-RRT_Registered Respiratory Therapist - NATIONAL BOARD FOR RESPIRATORY CARE (NBRC) Upon Hire Required and
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association ACLS, thru AHA required for new hires as of 6/1/2026. For all incumbent, they will have until 12/31/2026, to obtain. Upon Hire Required
Pay: $110,572.09 - $130,301.87 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active RRT credential through NBRC?
- Do you have an active New York State Respiratory Therapy license?
- Do you currently hold BLS certification through the American Heart Association?
- Do you currently hold ACLS certification through the American Heart Association?
- Are you available to work night shift (6:30 PM–6:45 AM)?
- Are you comfortable working full-time for this role?
Work Location: In person
