Registered Respiratory Therapist
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Clinical - Allied - DPC
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Summary

• Provide respiratory care as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapy treatments based on physician diagnosis and care instructions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment delivering high-quality, compassionate respiratory care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess patients and recommend respiratory therapy treatments.
• Administer respiratory therapy including aerosolized medication, sputum inductions, ventilator/BiPAP management.
• Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and adjust treatment as needed.
• Document patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function and sleep studies.
• Maintain and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls (e.g., CODE 99, Trauma, RRT) and assist with airway management and CPR.
• Consult with physicians regarding treatment modalities.
• Educate patients and families on equipment use and self-care techniques.
• Participate in and attend required in-service education programs.
• Maintain supplies and equipment in assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, reaching, and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items up to 25 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New York
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC
• Current BLS certification
• Associate degree
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year