Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a Per Diem basis. Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential health resources to our community. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care, performing cardio-pulmonary evaluations, and educating patients and their families about their conditions. Responsibilities Perform cardio-pulmonary evaluations, EKGs, and respiratory therapy treatment techniques After appropriate certification, perform arterial punctures at the radial, brachial, and femoral sites Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques Carry out decontamination and necessary maintenance of all equipment Requirements AAS Respiratory Therapy Current and Valid NYS Respiratory Therapy unrestricted licensure/registration (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or eligible to take the Registry Exam Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required Compensation Competitive hourly rate of $36.73 - $40.75 based on years of experience Why BCH-JBR Employees love our focus on work/life balance, our one-on-one relationship with Unit Managers, our mission to support our community through excellent patient care, and the wonderful community support we enjoy. #J-18808-Ljbffr