Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.

VHS is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist.

City: Syracuse

State: NY

Start Date: TBD

End Date: TBD

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12 hr night shifts.

Skills: Respiratory Therapy

W2 Pay Rate: $25.00/hr plus $1414/week in non-taxed travel per diem - total blended hourly of $64.28/hr (candidate must reside 50 miles or further from facility location)

Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.

At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay Packages
• Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental and Vision Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Robust Referral Bonus Program
• 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
• Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable

Qualifications: Pediatric experience preferred. A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist, and 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.

Duties: Will 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. Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in the acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply