Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist in New York, NY. This is an onsite position with a salary of $0.0/year. Terence Cardinal Cooke Health is a Great Place to Work® Certified community. This role is responsible for providing respiratory care and diagnostic services as ordered by physicians. The therapist will assess and manage patients with breathing difficulties, perform diagnostic tests, administer therapies, and operate specialized equipment to ensure patient comfort and well-being.

What you'll do

• Responsible for the rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Must be able to establish and maintain a patent airway in residents/patients exhibiting respiratory difficulty.
• Makes routine rounds to ascertain the comfort and well-being of residents/patients receiving respiratory care.
• Responds promptly to all unit calls requesting respiratory care services.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, usage of monitoring devices, performing bedside pulmonary function studies, setting up various respiratory equipment and ventilators, tracheotomy care, etc.
• Documents appropriately in medical record, and on various departmental forms as required.
• Assembles, cleans, and disinfects respiratory care equipment used to perform his/her duties.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

new york ny

terence cardinal cooke health

respiratory care

patient care

full-time

onsite

Benefits & perks

• Accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403(b).
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance.
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits.
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars.

About the employer

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.