Respiratory Therapist - Senior

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies, including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
• Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
• Leads shifts, mentors new staff, participates in education and quality initiatives, and supports operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• 2 years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part-time and per diem experience will be prorated to determine eligibility.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration.
• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapists entering the field after 9/1993.
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire.
• Education: AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required).
• Licenses / Certifications: RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED); NYSED.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.