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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
- Description
- Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
Summary:
- Sets up, operates and evaluates all types of routine and advanced life support equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness for patients of a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as directed by the physician and in accordance with established department policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator.
Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma. Graduate from AMA approved School of Respiratory Care. Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Experience:
Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1-year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.License:
New York State license or permit. Basic Life Support (BLS) through either American Heart Association or theAmerican Red Cross Working Conditions:
Manual:
Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational:
Little or no potential for occupational riskPhysical Effort:
Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. forcePhysical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit:
1183Department:
Pulmonary Medicine Exempt:
No Salary:
$48.08 - $65.64 It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.Benefits
- Dental Insurance