Respiratory Therapists

***10k signing bonus (FT) 5k (PT)***

We are looking for RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS with valid NY state respiratory care license to join our team. This opportunity is located at Sunshine Children’s Home, which is a 122-bed brand new state of the art licensed nursing facility that specializes in the care and treatment of medically complex children who require post-acute care. Current openings are for full time and part time day shift and night shifts (6pm/am – 6:30am/pm).

Job Description:

· Meet patient’s goals and needs, provide quality care by determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.

· Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering bronchodilators as needed; managing mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

· Administer bronchopulmonary therapy treatments; assists with breathing exercises; monitors physiological responses to therapy.

· Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.

· Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.

· Documents patient care in electronic medical record.

· Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

· Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

· Awareness on Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance

· Other tasks or assignment as directed by the RT Supervisor or Manager.

Job Requirements:

· RRT, RCP, CRTT or eligible and meeting the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) requirements.

· Valid state(s) Respiratory Care license

· Able to follow established facility procedures as it relates to RT.

· Able to lift objects (25-30lbs) from a squatting to standing position.

· Must possess good people skills, be able to follow‑up and communicate well with others.

· Must be detail oriented, well organized, be able to work independently and as a team member

We are an equal opportunity employer offering the following benefits:

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Refundable Professional Liability Insurance
  • Voluntary life, short term, legal plan, etc.
  • Nationwide ID theft assistance program
  • Wellness Program
  • Verizon discount program

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time & Part-time

    Shift:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Night and Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Varies

Work Location: In person

Pay: $53.05 – $60.17 per hour

License/Certification:

  • NYS Respiratory Care license (Required)

To apply, email [email protected]

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