Registered Respiratory Therapist
Apply NowCompany: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Description:
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
$25,000 Sign on Bonus!*
*Minimum 2 years required for $25K payout. Less than two years experience $12,500 sign on bonus.
Summary: Sets up, operates and evaluates all types of routine and advanced life support equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness for patients of a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as directed by the physician and in accordance with established department policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1183
Department: Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $45.79 - $59.53 Hourly
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
$25,000 Sign on Bonus!*
*Minimum 2 years required for $25K payout. Less than two years experience $12,500 sign on bonus.
Summary: Sets up, operates and evaluates all types of routine and advanced life support equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness for patients of a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as directed by the physician and in accordance with established department policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High School Diploma. Graduate from AMA approved School of Respiratory Care. Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Experience: Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1 year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.
- License: New York State license or permit. Basic Life Support (BLS) through either American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1183
Department: Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $45.79 - $59.53 Hourly