Travel Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary

Provide timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff, and affiliated community groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures, including aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization, incentive spirometry, MDI therapy, suctioning, and extubation.
• Ensure oxygen tank safety and manage oxygen therapy on approved devices.
• Manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy, high-flow cannula therapy, and ventilator alarms.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pulmonary function screens, fit testing, pulse oximetry, and EKGs (adult and pediatric).
• Provide BLS life support (adult, pediatric, neonatal) and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Conduct arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and quality control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Utilize healthcare information systems (Soarian, MAK, McKesson) and verify physician orders.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for all procedures.
• Participate in departmental in-service programs and perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Up to 3 years of experience.
• Skills in attention to detail, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, time management, problem-solving, and technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Days