Respiratory Therapist starting ASAP with Stability Direct in White Plains, NY

Stability Direct is proud to partner with one of the leading nonprofit hospitals in White Plains, NY. This hospital has been widely recognized for their exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in the community. They offer tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules. 
 
Respiratory Therapist

• Salary Range: $89,000 - $113,000 annually 
• $10,000 sign-on bonus w/ experience
• 6:30pm-6:45am, 13 shifts per month, Monday -Friday, alternating w/e and holidays 
• 27+ days PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life 
• Retirement Plans

 
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 patient’s respiratory needs, plans care, implements and evaluates respiratory therapy in accordance with hospital philosophy, policies/procedures and standards.

Job Duties

1. Initiation and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; invasive and non-invasive.
2. Conducts various types of breathing therapy and patient assessment.
3. Performs postural drainage, percussion and bronchial hygiene techniques.
4. Performs bedside pulmonary function.
5. Carries out blood gas puncture and analysis, blood gas analyzer operator maintenance and quality control.
6. Responds to cardiac arrest and Rapid Response situations. Performs CPR.
7. After demonstrating competency will be certified in emergency endotracheal intubation of adult patients.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned

• 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.
• 1 year + hospital experience required
• PFT experience preferred
• NRP and ACLS are strongly recommended