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

Trinity Health

5d • $36 - $47

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist applies scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems in respiratory care. The therapist assumes primary clinical responsibility for respiratory care modalities specific to their clinical area, including supervising students enrolled in respiratory care programs. The role may require considerable independent clinical judgment in providing respiratory care to patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.

This is a full-time position with mixed rotating shifts: either two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts, or four 10-hour shifts. The position is based in a clinical setting with routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions. Medium physical work includes standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Requirements

• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program with an Associate's degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• License to practice in the State of New York.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and CPR certification within the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary clinical responsibility for respiratory care modalities specific to the assigned clinical area.
• Provide respiratory care to patients, exercising clinical judgment under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.
• Supervise students enrolled in respiratory care programs.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education as mandated by the State of New York.
• Maintain knowledge and skills related to specific areas of practice expertise.
• Complete annual population-specific competency requirements for populations served, as identified in the scope of care and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree