Registered Respiratory Therapist in Owego, NY

Deliver critical care expertise as a Registered Respiratory Therapist supporting patients across inpatients, outpatients, and affiliated community groups. This key position calls for excellence in evaluation and treatment, ensuring timely and reliable respiratory therapy services. The role will operate on night shifts, 36 hours per week with every other weekend, on a 13-week contract. Candidates must be ready to participate in external patient transports as part of their clinical responsibilities.

Schedule:

• Nights
• Every other weekend
• 36 hours per week

Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with valid credentials
• Demonstrated experience working in critical care and NICU settings
• Proficiency with V60 BiPAP and 980 Puritan Bennett ventilators
• Familiarity with EPIC healthcare information system
• Previous experience with external patient transport preferred

Responsibilities:

• Deliver respiratory therapy procedures following medical directives
• Administer therapies including aerosol, CPT/Flutter/PEP Mask, incentive spirometry, M.D.I., and suctioning
• Handle procedures such as extubation, oxygen therapy (all devices), and airway secretion management
• Manage BiPAP-CPAP, cough assist, high-flow cannula, pulmonary function screens, and ventilator alarms
• Conduct arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and maintain quality control in the lab
• Perform adult and pediatric EKGs along with BLS life support in all age groups (adult, pediatric, neonatal)
• Operate and maintain respiratory equipment and medication systems (Soarian, MAK, McKesson)
• Accurately record and report results, maintaining all documentation and departmental standards
• Support departmental training and participate in additional related duties as required

Bring your specialized skills to a collaborative environment where your experience and knowledge make a direct and meaningful impact on patient care. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional respiratory therapy in a dynamic setting, submit your application today to take the next step in your clinical career.

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.