Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring a per-diem Registered Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory treatment techniques, and education for patients, families, and the public. The role includes reviewing patient records and clinical data, setting up and maintaining respiratory equipment, assessing patients and documenting therapy outcomes, carrying out prescribed respiratory procedures, and monitoring ventilatory status. The therapist follows department protocols, responds to codes, and educates patients and families about respiratory therapy.

The position requires graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program, a New York State Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC Registry, and BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Certificate of graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records, including respiratory care orders, patient history, physical examination, PFT values, ABG results, and laboratory data.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment as instructed.
• Attend department meetings and in-services as instructed.
• Assess patients to monitor the effects of therapy and document assessments in patient charts.
• Perform prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve and maintain adequate oxygenation.
• Perform prescribed procedures to maintain a patent airway, including adequate humidification.
• Obtain and analyze ABGs as ordered or according to policy.
• Follow department protocols, including weaning, ventilator monitoring, and cuff pressure monitoring protocols.
• Select, assemble, and check the function, operation, cleanliness, and availability of mechanical ventilators and positive-pressure devices.
• Evaluate patient ventilatory status through invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
• Respond to codes, including Med Stat calls.
• Educate patients and/or families about current respiratory therapy and document the education.
• Collect and evaluate clinical information through inspection, palpation, and auscultation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree