Respiratory Therapist (Adult) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Day Flex Shift - 3 Day Work Week | 7:00 am - 8:00 pm w/Weekends and Holidays Schedules

Respiratory Therapists Make It Possible

Registered Respiratory Therapist -

Full-Time / Day Flex Shift - 3 Days Work Week / 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032

Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital at the forefront of respiratory therapy. We were one of the first hospitals to implement a nitric oxide program. We’re renowned for our breakthrough work with oscillating and jet ventilators. And we continue to utilize advanced techniques that improve care quality and shorten length of stays. Bold innovation. Unmatched patient care. Our respiratory therapists are shaping the future of the field. And now, you can become one of the people who Make It Possible: 

Under the direction of a licensed physician, the Respiratory Therapist will perform various treatments, therapies, invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will clinically supervise and monitor clinical activities of Respiratory Technicians as described within the licensure law. Respiratory Therapists assist in transportation of incubated patients with the special emphasis in maintaining airways and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation. Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care. 

This is a full-time, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm position, with weekend and holiday coverage, for our campus located at NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032.   

Preferred Criteria 

• 1-2 years of hospital-based experience. 

• Pediatric experience. 

• Preferred candidates will have RRT and CRT certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Required Criteria

• Associate’s degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy.

• Current New York State Respiratory Therapist License.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS).