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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$81,182 / year median in New York
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- Req Number
- 174681 Job Description Responsible for evaluating patients through diagnostic tests and performing therapeutic modalities as prescribed by Physician for treatment of pulmonary disorders. Job Responsibility +
- Performs Non-Critical Care procedures per established respiratory therapy protocols, including: + Evaluation and assessment of patient. + Pulmonary function testing + Arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and quality control. +
- Performs Non-Critical Care treatments including: + Medical gas therapy + Delivery of Inhaled medication + Aerosol therapy + Bronchial Hygiene therapy + Airway management and maintenance +
- Performs Critical Care procedures and treatments including: + Non-invasive BIPAP + Endotracheal Intubation + Ventilator management +
- Cleans, assembles and distributes supplies and equipment. + Performs related duties, as required.
- ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification Associate's Degree or equivalent, required.
Completion of an accredited two (2) or four (4) year AMA approved respiratory therapist program, required.
Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license, required.
Registration from the National Board of Respiratory Care, required.
- Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $55.00-$55.00/hourIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance