Respiratory Therapist I

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

Job summary:

Skiffdale Health System is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I for our operations department in New York City. Day and night shifts available. This is an in-person role at our New York City location.

Duties:

• Document treatments and ventilator checks in Epic or Cerner.
• Assist with intubation, extubation and bronchoscopy.
• Run pulmonary function tests and EKGs where assigned.
• Give nebulizer and MDI treatments, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
• Round with physicians and recommend changes to respiratory care plans.

Required qualifications:

• Steady under pressure during codes and emergencies.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and health assessment.
• RRT credential from the NBRC (CRT considered with RRT within 12 months)
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP for pediatric and NICU roles.
• Comfortable with Servo, Hamilton or Puritan Bennett ventilators.

Preferred:

• ECMO experience.
• Experience with inhaled nitric oxide delivery.
• Pulmonary function testing (CPFT) credential.

Schedule: Weekend option, Friday to Sunday nights

Compensation: $47.00 to $51.50 per hour

What we offer:

• Free parking.
• Paid training.

Skiffdale Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Duration: 12 months. Start: Flexible.

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