Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist OpportunityVHS is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist. The position is located in Syracuse, NY, with a start date of March 3, 2025, and an end date of June 9, 2025. The duration is 13 weeks, with 12-hour night shifts. Skills required include Respiratory Therapy. The W2 pay rate is $25.00 per hour plus $1,414 per week non-taxed travel per diem, totaling a weekly gross of $2,314. Certification requirements will be confirmed upon application.Benefits include:Competitive pay packagesWeekly pay schedule via direct depositComprehensive medical benefitsRobust referral bonus program24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHSPaid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local lawsLicensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicableQualifications: Pediatric experience highly preferred. Will not accommodate block scheduling. A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist, and 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.Duties include:Administering positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patientsInstituting and monitoring oxygen therapy on patientsAssisting physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilationAdministering cardio-pulmonary resuscitationPerforming pulmonary function testsPerforming radial arterial puncturesAble to perform majority of patient care functions needed in the acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervisionVHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply.