Respiratory Therapist

Garnet Health • Thompson, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Garnet Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Therapy team at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill. The role involves performing the technical and non-technical duties necessary to deliver respiratory services, under the supervision of a Manager of Respiratory and Ancillary Services, the general supervision of the Director of Respiratory and Ancillary Services, or a physician.

The position is primarily light work, including lifting up to 25 pounds, with occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching. It requires approximately 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking. The work takes place in a clean, well-lit, heated or ventilated facility with no routine exposure to hazards. Irregular hours, including evenings or potentially weekends, may be required for operational or community events.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school in Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in New York State as a Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential required at hire.
• Employees hired with the NBRC CRT credential must attain the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification required before release from unit orientation.
• NRP Provider certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained for the duration of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform the physical tasks described, including occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, think critically, analyze information, adapt, multitask, and give detailed attention to work despite interruptions.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
• Visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
• Ability to withstand extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Experience with intubation procedures and arterial line insertion; annual training and competency are required if these procedures are part of the job function.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential at hire.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and non-technical duties necessary for the delivery of respiratory services under the specified supervision.
• Participate in operational and community events as necessary, potentially requiring irregular evening or weekend hours.

What This Job Offers

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