Job Purpose:

The purpose of this job is to perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory therapy treatments, techniques and education of the patient, taking into account the individual patient's special physical or age-related needs.

Education:

Completion of an accredited program with Associates in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent study meeting NBRC requirements for Registered Respiratory Therapy credential.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current license from the New York State Education Department and certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). American Heart Association

BLS, ACLS, PALS

certification.

Experience:

Possess one (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist (recent graduates will be considered) in an acute care setting.

Preferred:

Possess two (2) to three (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting - six (6) months to one (1) year home care setting.