Reg Respiratory Therapist

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.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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 the American Red Cross

Working Conditions:

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort.

May exert up to 10 lbs.

force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1183

Department: Pulmonary Medicine

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $45.79 - $59.53 Hourly