Respiratory Therapist

The Brooklyn Hospital Center • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Registered, New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to patients of all age groups, applying clinical and technological knowledge. Respiratory care includes acquiring and interpreting physiological parameters and using respiratory technology to help resolve respiratory diseases. Respiratory Therapists participate in code blue and rapid response teams. The role also includes teaching patients and family members, students, and other health care providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care Science (B.S.R.T.), or an Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.) plus an Associate or higher degree in any science major, or an A.A.S. in Respiratory Science plus four years of hospital-related experience; nursing home experience does not count.
• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness – G71 Supervision of Piped Non Flammable Medical Gas.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Knowledge of translaryngeal intubation.
• Knowledge of arterial puncture.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to pass or satisfy a department-provided verbal or written examination in respiratory physiology, clinical practices, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Critical care experience with adults, pediatric patients, and neonates.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute and critical respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
• Acquire and interpret physiological parameters.
• Apply respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases.
• Participate in code blue and rapid response teams.
• Teach patients and family members, students, and other health care providers.

What This Job Offers

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