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Respiratory Therapist
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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
Schedule:
Full Time:
6:30pm - 7:30amEducation:
Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care through graduation from an accredited programLicensure:
Current NYS Respiratory Therapy Experience:
1-year respiratory care experienceBenefits Include:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program Extended Illness Bank Competitive hourly rates Group Life Insurance Supplemental Short Term Disability Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement & Savings Plan Job-related Tuition Reimbursement ProgramWHO WE ARE
- Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is the only full-service hospital in Niagara County.
- The first hospital in Niagara to be designated a stroke center by the New York State Department of Health, we operate several satellite facilities, including the Summit Healthplex, Tuscarora Health Center, primary care offices in Niagara Falls, Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara.
- Niagara Falls Memorial's Child Advocacy Center of Niagara enjoys national accreditation. Our community health advocacy efforts coupled with extensive and productive community partnerships make us one of Western New York's most consistently innovative providers of community-based health outreach.
- As one of the Greater Niagara region's largest employers, we pride ourselves on playing an active role as an economic engine and a catalyst for community growth.
- Through growth and change, we remain faithful to our core mission: Improving the health of the Greater Niagara Region with a passion for excellence.