Respiratory Therapist - RT 26-01518

NavitasPartners • Syracuse, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A leading acute care hospital in Central New York is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a 14-week assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong pediatric and acute care experience and be comfortable working independently with minimal orientation. This role requires delivering high-quality respiratory care services across a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Respiratory Therapy
• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license/registration
• Minimum of 2 years post-degree acute care clinical experience
• Pediatric respiratory care experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully complete pre-employment health clearance
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and positive pressure ventilation
• Assist physicians with continuous mechanical ventilation management
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required
• Conduct pulmonary function testing
• Perform radial arterial punctures for blood gas analysis
• Provide acute respiratory care services with minimal supervision
• Monitor and document patient responses to respiratory treatments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

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