Associate Respiratory Therapist-Level II Department

PULMONARY FUNCTIONING TESTING

Location Manhattan Job

ID138470

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive Hire In Rate$127,617.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$127,617.00 - $127,617.00 Pay FrequencyYear Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Regular ShiftDay About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M 9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M Evening availability required Weekend availability required

Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position:

This class of position may encompass supervisory, administrative and clinical activity with varying degrees of latitude for independent judgment involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the delivery of respiratory therapy services. May perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

Under general medical and technical direction of a duly licensed physician, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgement; may perform some of the duties described under

Assignment Level I:

1. Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to established protocols and standards of care. 2. Provides in-service training related to the delivery of respiratory therapy services. 3. May participate in research activities related to respiratory care. 4. Participates in product evaluations. 5. Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned. Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities, in addition to or instead of duties described above for

Assignment Level I:

1. Assists in the planning, development and coordination of the department quality assurance program. 2. Participates in the evaluation of discharged patients for home respiratory care. 3. Plans, develops and coordinates in-service training programs related to the delivery of respiratory therapy. 4. Plans, develops and coordinates research activities relating to respiratory therapy. 5. Plans, develops and coordinates product evaluations relating to respiratory care. 6. Arranges for the provision of clinical supervision in specialty care areas. 7. May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate supervisor in his or her absence on a temporary basis. Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and, 2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and, 3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs