Reg Respiratory Therapist
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York US
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Requisition Number: 11487
Position Title:
External Description:
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.
$25k Sign On Bonus (for those who are eligible)
Great opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry-Eligible Respiratory Therapist.
Summary
Our Respiratory Therapists sets up, operates and evaluates all types of routine and advanced life support equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness for patients of a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as directed by the physician and in accordance with established department policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Cardio-Respiratory Care Services and/or the Respiratory Care Manager, Supervisor and/or Clinical Coordinator. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma. Graduate from AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
- Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1 year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care. License: New York State license or permit.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through either American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Graduate Respiratory Therapists considered, however, prefer at least 1 year clinical experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care.
Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Schedule: NIGHT 12.5
Work Shift: 3 12.5 hrs, night shift 1830-0730, alt weekend & holidays
Salary Range: $29.00-$52.00/HR
City: Poughkeepsie
State: New York
Community / Marketing Title: Reg Respiratory Therapist
Company Profile:
Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
EEO Employer Verbiage:
Location_formattedLocationLong: Poughkeepsie, New York US
Job Number: 37936