Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation Administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation Perform pulmonary function tests Perform radial arterial punctures Minimum Qualifications A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS licensed Respiratory Therapist (or eligible) and 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment. Candidates with less than 2 years post A.A.S. degree Respiratory Therapist experience and possessing the minimum of an A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy and NYS license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Technician or limited permit to practice Respiratory Therapy will be considered for appointment to a commensurate salary. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors of Science preferred. Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT) Adult Certified ECMO Specialist (CES-A) Work Days Variable days and shifts Message To Applicants Accepting Respiratory Therapist applications for current and future part-time openings (10%-90%). Positions located at the Community and Downtown campuses. Salary: $68,000 (full time equivalence) + dependent on qualifications Recruitment Office: Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr Upstate Medical University