Job Purpose: The purpose of this job is to perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory therapy treatments, techniques and education of the patient, taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.
Education: Completion of an accredited program with Associates in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent study meeting NBRC requirements for Registered Respiratory Therapy credential.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license from the New York State Education Department and certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
Experience: Possess one (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist (recent graduates will be considered) in an acute care setting.
Preferred: Possess two (2) to three (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting – six (6) months to one (1) year home care setting.
Full-Time Sign-on-Bonus: $15,000
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Nathan Littauer Hospital is a healthcare provider offering a range of medical services.