Respiratory Therapist (Adult) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Day Flex Shift | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm w/Weekends and Holidays Schedules
About The Position
Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist will perform various treatments, therapies, invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will clinically supervise and monitor clinical activities of Respiratory Technicians as described within the licensure law. Respiratory Therapists assist in transportation of incubated patients with the special emphasis in maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care. This is a full-time, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm position, with weekend and holiday coverage, for our campus located at NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy.
- Current New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS).
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of hospital-based experience.
- Pediatric experience.
- Preferred candidates will have RRT and CRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Responsibilities
- perform various treatments, therapies, invasive and non-invasive procedures
- clinically supervise and monitor clinical activities of Respiratory Technicians as described within the licensure law
- assist in transportation of incubated patients with the special emphasis in maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation
- assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
