Respiratory Therapist
Johnson City, New York
United Health Services Hospitals Inc - 33-57 Harrison Street

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Johnson City, New York
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures as directed.
• Perform various therapies including Aerosol, CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask, Incentive Spirometry, M.D.I., Suctioning, Extubation, Oxygen Therapy, BiPAP-CPAP, Cough Assist/Vest, High Flow Cannula/Humidifier.
• Conduct Pulmonary Function Screen diagnostics and Fit Testing.
• Perform Pulse Oximetry, Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal EKG, and BLS life support.
• Manage Mechanical Ventilation and ventilator alarms.
• Perform Arterial Puncture and Blood Gas analysis, including quality control.
• Manage patient healthcare information systems and medication administration/dispensing programs.
• Verify physician orders and accurately record/report procedure results.
• Maintain departmental records and assist with in-service programs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Up to 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (higher value taken from available data).
• Education: Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure/Certifications:

  • New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from NBRC.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration and communication (verbal & written)
• Continuous learning and critical thinking
• Planning, organizing, and time management
• Problem solving and quality focus
• Reliability, safety, and risk management
• Technical expertise

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required.