Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary: The Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures and as prescribed by a physician. This individual will interact with patients of all ages.

• This individual will interact with patients of all ages
• Walks or stands for long intervals of time, sits intermittently
• Generally works in a clean, well-lighted, heated and ventilated health care facility
• Is responsible to the Director of Respiratory Care Services and the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services, as well as the shift charge therapist in Respiratory Care Services; Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel
• Participates in mandatory on-call rotations and performs charge therapist duties as required
• Performs other related duties as required
• Has knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of different ages
• Orders supplies as needed
• Portrays a positive and professional image and commitment to service excellence and customer service
• Uses proper telephone, verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates appropriate information to lead therapist or director for incident follow-up, etc

Education:

• Must have received an education, including completion of an approved Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy or in a program determined by the Department of the State Board to be the equivalent.
• Must be Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support certified

Experience: Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1 year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.

• Location: Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours: NIGHT
• Work Schedule: 12 hr. Nightshift 6:30pm - 07:00am. As needed weekdays, some weekends, some holidays.
• Org Unit: 1171
• Salary Range: 31.25 - 58.05 DOE plus shift differentials
• Department: Pulmonary Medicine

Company: Sharon Hospital Org Unit: 1171 Department: Pulmonary Medicine Exempt: No