Full Time Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) Opportunity in White Plains, NY

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Night

Hours: 6:30 pm-6:45 am, 13 Shifts Per Month, Monday -Friday, Alternating w/e and Holidays

Salary Range: $67,699.52-$101,549

Position Summary:  

• The Respiratory Therapist provides all aspects of respiratory therapy to both in-patients and outpatients.
•  They will collaborate with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
•  The Respiratory Therapist assesses the patient’s respiratory needs, plans care, and implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:  

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
• Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.
• Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
• Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function.
• Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control.
• Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR.
• After demonstrating competency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:  

• Must be a graduate of an approved program of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current and valid New York State Respiratory Therapy license. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Must hold a current BLS/CPR certification.
• NRP and ACLS are strongly recommended

Core Competencies:  

• Should possess effective communication and decision-making skills.
•  Should be organized and able to prioritize tasks. 
• Must be detail-oriented, show good judgment and have the ability to work independently.