Registered Respiratory Therapist PERDIEM

Position Summary

Management of respiratory patients of all ages. Ventilator care, arterial blood gas punctures, intubation, medication treatments, routine cleaning, and stocking equipment.

Requirements, Experience And Qualifications

• NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist. A registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care is preferred.
• A.A.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• 1 (One) to 2 (Three) years prior respiratory care experience as a Respiratory Therapist, 5 (Five) years preferred.
• Current BLS provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Current PALS provider certification from the American Heart Association is required within one year of hire.
• Current NRP provider certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association is required within 1 (one) year of hire.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to Start Date

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Muthe Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Company Overview

Sunnybrook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).