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St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

PRN Weekend Respiratory Therapist

Pay: $48–$52/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Saint James, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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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

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Respiratory Therapist (RT) Schedule Saturday and Sunday Coverage Respiratory Therapist (RT) Looking for a full time talented and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team. The position is within a Skilled Nursing facility. Candidate should possess passion for geriatric population, must contain a license in the state of practice, be able to evaluate and treat independently without direct supervision, and posses the desire to perform functional therapeutic activities to assist residents improve in their experience. Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Description Completes assessments and implements Respiratory technique to maintain or rehab patient with many different Respiratory illness/diseases. Initiate therapies, maintain patient records, operate, check, and assemble equipment Complete a variety of bedside treatments Complete in-services for nursing staff every quarter Responsible for completing daily, weekly and monthly documentation Attend applicable IDT meetings Experience with tracheotomy Experience is a long term care setting Follow procedure and protocol of facility Completes tracking, auditing and caseload management Performs related duties as required Respiratory Therapist (RT)

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of COARC accredited AS or BS Respiratory program. Licensed as RRT or CRT. Licensed in the state in which practicing BLS certification.

Salary:

$48 to $52 an hour An Equal Opportunity Employer INDTHE