Location: Poughkeepsie,NY, USA
Description Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center 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 - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, $25k Sign - On Bonus for those who are Eligible!SummaryOur 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.Job Description:Consult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans Provide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment, like when caring for patients in intensive care Perform physical examination and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity and alkalinity Treat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy Connect patients who can't breathe to a ventilator Educate patients on how to use equipment and medicationJob 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 Location: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 37.50 FTE: 0.940000 Work Schedule: NIGHT 12.5 Work Shift: 1830 to 0730 rotating holidays and weekends Org Unit: 1183 Department: Pulmonary MedicineExempt: No Grade: U9Salary Range: $27.9100 - $51.8300 HourlyEOE, 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-###-#### (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.