Position Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Therapist (Registered)Location: New York, NYShift: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (60-minute break)Department: Respiratory CareAssignment Details:
- Duration: 59-day assignment
- Schedule: Must be flexible to accommodate shift changes as needed; weekend availability required
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in Adult, NICU, and PICU settings (required)
- Education: Graduate of an American Medical Association-approved program in Respiratory Care (A.A.S. or B.S. depending on the program) (required)
- Licensing: New York State Respiratory Therapist license (required)
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Skills:
- Proficiency with current standards of mechanical ventilation and ventilators (required)
- Basic knowledge of computer applications (required)
Responsibilities:
- Provide respiratory care to patients across Adult, NICU, and PICU units.
- Operate and manage mechanical ventilation systems and related equipment.
- Ensure compliance with established respiratory care standards and protocols.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support patient care plans.
- Document care activities and patient progress accurately.