Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Respiratory Therapist on our Respiratory Therapy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Requirements

Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License.
Minimum Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the NBRC.
BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification mandatory.
Will be exposed to infectious patients and potential hazards resulting from direct handling of inflammable and explosive gas.
Frequent work in critical care areas of the Medical Center.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Must have the capabilities of sight, speech and hearing enabling one to communicate with others and perform the essential duties of the position.
Some bending and lifting.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Nice To Haves

AAS or BS degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC is preferred.
New employees with the CRT credential must attain the RRT credential within 18 month of their employment with GHMC.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective administration of Respiratory Care Procedures as ordered by the physician according to the established standards and policies with special consideration for the age of the patient being treated.
Possesses a larger degree of knowledge in the pathophysiology of Respiratory disease along with strong technical skills and knowledge in clinical “matching” of current treatment modalities with those disease processes in infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Works closely with the medical staff and other health care professionals.
The Director or his/her designee may appoint Respiratory Therapists to the role of Charge Therapist in the absence of a supervisor.