Location: New York,NY, USA
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the-art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At
Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
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Job Description
Night Shift:
7:00pm 7:40am
Purpose of Position:
This class of position may encompass supervisory, administrative and clinical activity with varying degrees of latitude for independent judgment involving day to day supervision of an
operating segment of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the delivery of respiratory therapy services. May perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work. Assignment Level I
Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities:
Major Duties
Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to established protocols and standards of care. Provides in service training related to the delivery of respiratory therapy services.
May participate in research activities related to respiratory care. Participates in product evaluations. Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education s regulations; and possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: