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Respiratory Therapist - 8-Hour Dayshift - Full Time
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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
- 8-Hour Dayshift
- Full Time New Jersey Respiratory, Inc.
- 3.9 Brewster, NY Job Details Full-time $77,500
- $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Driver's License State-specific respiratory therapist license RCP License Full Job Description Are you an adventurous Respiratory Therapist looking to make a difference on the go?
Responsibilities:
Travel to multiple healthcare facilities to deliver respiratory therapy services. Assess, treat, and manage patients with respiratory conditions. Set up and maintain respiratory equipment, including ventilators and oxygen therapy devices. Educate staff and patients on respiratory care protocols. Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and guidelines.Qualifications:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist. Willingness to travel and work in different settings. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Benefits:
Competitive pay with travel allowances. Flexible schedule and diverse work environment. Professional development opportunities.Physical and Emotional Demands:
Good physical and emotional health. As the Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift and move patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare.Exposure Risks:
Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.Working Conditions:
Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift. New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Join our dynamic Road Division team and bring top-notch respiratory care wherever it's needed!Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance