Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I

Respiratory Therapist

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. 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: 12:00 A.M – 8:00 A.M (35 Hours per week) Weekends required

Duties & Responsibilities: This class of position encompasses the provision of respiratory care requiring a high degree of knowledge, skill and responsibility in accordance with established protocols. May supervise technical and ancillary personnel. All personnel perform related work. Under medical and technical supervision of a duly licensed Physician, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities: Responds to all cardiorespiratory emergency requests and provides respiratory care, as needed. Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies required to provide respiratory care. Administers and monitors medical gases and humidifier systems. Administers and evaluates aerosolized medications to the respiratory tract. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilators. May perform various procedures to obtain blood samples for pH blood gas analysis. May perform blood gas analysis and related quality control functions. May perform routine maintenance of department blood gas analyzers in accordance with Department of Health regulations. May perform pulmonary function studies. Completes Initiates, maintains and monitors various cardio-respiratory non-invasive equipment. May perform chest physiotherapy. Manages the cardio-respiratory status of patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation during transport. Establishes and maintains artificial airways and performs special procedures. Performs cardio-respiratory invasive procedures in accordance with established protocols. Plans and coordinates day-to-day patient care activities as it relates to the practice of respiratory therapy. Completes required documentation. Coordinates and/or supervises activities of assigned technical and ancillary personnel.

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; and, Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and, Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Special Notes: Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first. At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.

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