Associate Respiratory Therapist- Level II

Respiratory Therapist

Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts: 7:30 A.M 8:30 P.M 35 Hours Alternating Weekends

Duties & Responsibilities: Purpose of Position: This class of position may encompass supervisory, administrative and clinical activity with varying degrees of latitude for independent judgment involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the delivery of respiratory therapy services. May perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: Under general medical and technical direction of a duly licensed physician, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgement; may perform some of the duties described under Assignment Level I: Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to established protocols and standards of care. Provides in-service training related to the delivery of respiratory therapy services. May participate in research activities related to respiratory care. Participates in product evaluations. Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned. Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities, in addition to or instead of duties described above for Assignment Level I: Assists in the planning, development and coordination of the department quality assurance program. Participates in the evaluation of discharged patients for home respiratory care. Plans, develops and coordinates in-service training programs related to the delivery of respiratory therapy. Plans, develops and coordinates research activities relating to respiratory therapy. Plans, develops and coordinates product evaluations relating to respiratory care. Arranges for the provision of clinical supervision in specialty care areas. May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate supervisor in his or her absence on a temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Benefits: NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs