Respiratory Therapist | Vestal, New York

Experience rewarding professional growth as a Respiratory Therapist in a dynamic contract role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with expertise in critical care and neonatal intensive care, who are comfortable working nights and every other weekend, with a schedule of 36 hours per week for a 13-week term.

Schedule:

• Nights
• Every other weekend
• 36 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required
• Proven experience in critical care and NICU environments
• Proficiency with V60 BiPAP and 980 Puritan Bennett ventilators
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Capability to participate in external patient transports
• Current BLS certification for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and evaluate respiratory therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, staff, and community groups
• Deliver aerosol treatments, CPT/Flutter/PEP therapy, incentive spirometry, M.D.I. therapy, and suctioning
• Perform extubations, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP management (including alarms), cough assist and vest therapy, and high-flow cannula/humidifier support
• Conduct pulmonary function screening, fit testing, pulse oximetry, and both adult and pediatric EKGs
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator alarms
• Perform arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, ensuring quality control in the laboratory
• Accurately manage patient healthcare information and medication systems (Soarian, MAK, McKesson)
• Verify and execute physician orders, reporting results promptly and accurately
• Uphold departmental standards in service delivery, record-keeping, and professional conduct
• Contribute to ongoing in-service departmental training and perform other assigned duties

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing outstanding respiratory care, while collaborating with a skilled and passionate healthcare team. If you are ready to step into a challenging and fulfilling role, apply now and further your professional journey in an engaging healthcare environment.

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.