Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Job Post Date:

02/09/2026 Req # 27583 Professional

• Clinical (Non-Nursing)

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL

Respiratory Therapy Full Time Night 6:30pm-6:45am, night shift, 13 shifts month, Monday

• Friday, alternating w/e and holidays

Salary Range:

$97,032

• $122,616 Position Summary The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients.

They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient's respiratory needs, plans care, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the

Following:

Understands and ads to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive. Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment. Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques. Performs bedside pulmonary function. Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control. Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR. After demonstratingpetency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients. Performs all other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements Must be a graduate of an approved program of Respiratory Therapy. Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Must hold a current BLS/CPR certification. NRP and ACLS are strongly rmended Core Competencies Should possess effectivemunication and decision making skills. Should beanized and able to prioritize tasks. Must be detail oriented, show good judgment and have the ability to work independently. Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment Must have the ability to transport and lift heavy medical gas cylinders. May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, d on a disc. Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below: Neonatal (birth

• 28 days) Patients with exceptionalmunication needs Infant (29 days
• less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1
• 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13
• 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18
• 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (> 65 years) â˜'All populations Bariatric Patients with weight relatedorbidities Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range:

$97,032

• $122,616 (Based on FT) The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential basepensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).