Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem / Hospital

About the role

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. As a major regional healthcare resource, the hospital is deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. NYU Langone Health values equity and inclusion, striving to create an environment where faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem / Hospital. In this role, the successful candidate administers respiratory modalities to patients of all age groups in accordance with prescribed medical standards, and only upon a written, verbal or telephone order. Performs technical duties in conjunction with the operation and maintenance of respiratory care equipment. Provides supervisory oversight and reviews for the blood gas laboratory in absence of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Performs routine respiratory clinical care including medication administration, arterial puncture, and initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy
• Performs critical care duties including initiation, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, non‑invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, airway care, and attendance at announced cardiopulmonary and trauma resuscitations, as well as Rapid Response team deployments
• Participates in multi‑disciplinary clinical rounds to obtain and communicate relevant clinical findings and observations
• Reviews patient's medical records and orders
• Accurately and completely documents therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and observations in the electronic charting system
• Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance as required
• Troubleshoots instrumentation as required
• Performs annual proficiency sample analysis when assigned
• Provides lab oversight and review of clinical data in absence of supervisor

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an American Medical Association approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• Current New York State Respiratory Therapy (RT) License
• Current registration from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of ventilator management, oxygen therapy, blood gas analysis, blood gas laboratory regulations, endotracheal intubation, aerosolized medication administration, and non‑invasive ventilation

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of current Respiratory Care clinical experience (preferred)
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that goes beyond standard offerings. Employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, and employee resource groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees can participate in a holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. These resources are designed to support employees at any stage of life—whether developing a career, starting a family, or saving for retirement—and to allow them to focus on what truly matters.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $65.00 – $65.00 per hour (hourly rate). Actual compensation may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs.