If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking.   We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan.  Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. 

Located in Bethpage, St. Joseph Hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Its Emergency Department cares for approximately 33,000 patients a year. Other vital services include an Ambulatory Surgery Unit, The Center for Sleep Medicine, Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center, CHS Cancer Center, The Center for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, Diabetes Education Center and a full scope of outpatient radiology services, including Cardiac CT.

We are looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

 

Job Responsibilities: 

 

Performs respiratory care as prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness/disease.  Responds to all Cardiac Arrests and STAT situations.  Provides Sets up, operates, and maintains respiratory equipment.  Assures accurate, complete physician order and clarifies any discrepancies. Ensures order contains complete information as per policy.  Responds to all Cardiac Arrests and STAT situations.  Responsible for monitoring oxygen cylinders and replacing/changing when necessary.  Documents all activities, patient outcomes and responses. Demonstrates compassionate, caring and respectful behavior towards patient, family and visitors.  Proficient in ABG's, intubator, ventilator management and bronchodilator therapy. 

 

Education/Training:

 

Registered by the NBRC (RRT).  Successful completion of an approved school of respiratory care.  Current experience as a practicing respiratory therapist in an acute care setting for at least 1 year.  Current NYS license.  BLS certified (ACLS preferred).  Experience in intubation and blood gas puncture preferred.

 

The rate for this position is 48.92 per hour.

 

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.