Respiratory Therapist | Binghamton, New York

Binghamton,NY 5 days ago

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Category Respiratory Therapist
Job Type Contract

Deliver high-quality respiratory care as a vital member of a patient-focused clinical team for a 13-week contract opportunity. Providing expert evaluation and treatment, you will support inpatients, outpatients, healthcare staff, and the larger community.

Schedule & Hours:

  • Nights
  • Every other weekend required
  • 36 hours per week

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Demonstrated proficiency in critical care and NICU environments
  • Hands-on experience with V60 BiPAP, 980 Puritan Bennett ventilators
  • Strong familiarity with EPIC
  • Previous experience with external patient transports required
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification—Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Capable of managing healthcare information, medication administration, and dispensing systems (Soarian, MAK, McKesson)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver respiratory therapy services as directed, including aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization (CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask), incentive spirometry, and M.D.I. therapy
  • Perform suctioning, extubation, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow cannula/humidifier therapy, cough assist/vest therapy
  • Conduct pulmonary function screening, fit testing, pulse oximetry, and both adult and pediatric EKGs
  • Manage mechanical ventilation, alarms, and all approved oxygen delivery devices
  • Carry out arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, as well as quality control for the blood gas laboratory
  • Maintain accurate records, verify physician orders, and report results appropriately
  • Assist with in-service department programs and perform additional duties as assigned

Seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, bringing specialized expertise to patients and care teams. If you meet these qualifications and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, submit your application today to advance your career in respiratory therapy!

Compensation for this position ranges from $23.44 to $40.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

  • Competitive Salary
  • Weekly Paycheck
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Extensive Medical Coverage
  • Licensing Assistance
  • Custom Housing
  • Travel Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement