Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Nights FLEX 15,000 Sign On Bonus

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40 specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit a home health care agency an addiction recovery organization and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care empower our teams to succeed and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional teamover 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence integrity compassion and stewardship. Together we create an environment where empathy honesty and a dedication to quality thrive empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs all respiratory therapy duties in all patient care areas.
• Proficient in mechanical ventilation NIPPV patient assessment tracheostomy care high flow Oxygen therapy airway stabilization/maintenance patient education ABG acquisition and outpatient respiratory procedures.
• Quickly responds and communicates with nursing and providers regarding changes in patient condition.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation
• Actively participates in patient treatment plan and supports multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Positive attitude with a patient centered care focus and maintains approachable behavior and acts as a resource to others

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: RRT
• Experience: New graduates and experienced therapists
• Licensure: Active New York Respiratory Therapist License
• Certifications BLS ACLS PALS NRP

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Able to perform light lifting up to 40 pounds.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850
• Shift/Schedule - 3 12-Hr Shifts Overnight.
• 0%-10% Local Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $35.00 to $48.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients providers staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity ensuring the highest levels of safety care and respect and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .

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