ASSOCIATE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

2 weeks ago

NY United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

12:00 A.M - 8:00 A.M

Job Description

Purpose:

To perform respiratory therapy procedures as required under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Respiratory Therapy Level I:
  1. Administers, monitors and manages therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures as required to patient population.
  2. Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per standards.
  3. Collects blood for pH gas analysis.
  4. Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to protocols and standard of care.
  5. Provides education related to the delivery of respiratory therapy.
  6. Performs intubation after approval.
  7. Any other responsibilities directly assigned by supervisor or Medical Director.
  8. Perform all duties in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and behavioral expectations of NYC Health and Hospitals.


Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Special Notes:
Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first.
At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs

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