Associate Respiratory Therapist Level I - NYC Health + Hospitals - New York, NY

The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for obtaining and analyzing blood for ordered parameters, responding to all cardiopulmonary emergency request, administers and monitors oxygen and humidification therapy, establishes and maintains artificial airways and performs special procedures, assesses modalities of therapy and recommends changes and improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care, and provide continuous mechanical ventilation, pores oxygen/ventilator support during transports, and performs pulmonary functions testing. Minimum Qualifications 1. 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, 2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and, 3. 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. Department Preferences 7pm – 7:40am, Rotating Days Responsibilities No job description available How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to: North Bronx Health Network Human Resources Department 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Staff House Building, Room 101 Bronx, NY 10461 Attn: Recruitment Unit

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