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.

Summary

The Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures and as prescribed by a physician. This individual will interact with patients of all ages. 

Job Description

• Walks or stands for long intervals of time, sits intermittently
• Generally works in a clean, well-lighted, heated and ventilated health care facility
• Is responsible to the Director of Respiratory Care Services and the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services, as well as the shift charge therapist in Respiratory Care Services; Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel
• Participates in mandatory on-call rotations and performs charge therapist duties as required
• Performs other related duties as required
• Has knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of different ages
• Orders supplies as needed
• Portrays a positive and professional image and commitment to service excellence and customer service
• Uses proper telephone, verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates appropriate information to lead therapist or director for incident follow-up, etc.

Required Education

• Must have received an education, including completion of an approved Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy or in a program determined by the Department of the State Board to be the equivalent.
• Must be Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of New York.
• Basic Life Support certified

Experience Requirement

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: NIGHT 12.5

Work Schedule: Night Shift 7:00pm-7:00am

Salary Range: $27.00-$51.00/Hr. (depending on experience)

Department: Pulmonary Medicine

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.