Respiratory Therapist – New Graduate

Role Overview

• Implement and update care plans for patients in respiratory therapy.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations and administer respiratory therapy treatment techniques.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding respiratory care.
• Monitor and document clinical parameters for assigned patients according to departmental policies.
• Collaborate with health care team members to implement care plans.
• Maintain ACLS certification and initiate emergency resuscitation procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire. Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (Pulmonary or Long Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement.