Registered Respiratory Therapist
About the role
Full Time Temporary or Per Diem Permanent are welcome to apply. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our busy team. We are considering either Full Time Temporary for a period of 1-3 months, or Per Diem on a permanent basis. Temporary role includes three 12 hour shifts days/nights. Per Diem role requires three 12 hour shifts per month with availability to pick up additional shifts. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential health resources to our community. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care, performing cardio-pulmonary evaluations, and educating patients and their families about their conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform cardio-pulmonary evaluations, EKGs, and respiratory therapy treatment techniques
- After appropriate certification, perform arterial punctures at the radial, brachial, and femoral sites
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques
- Carry out decontamination and necessary maintenance of all equipment
Requirements
- AAS Respiratory Therapy
- Current and Valid NYS Respiratory Therapy unrestricted licensure/registration (RRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or eligible to take the Registry Exam
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Pay
Competitive hourly rate of $36.73 - $40.75 based on years of experience
Schedule
Temporary role includes three 12 hour shifts days/nights. Per Diem role requires three 12 hour shifts per month with availability to pick up additional shifts.