Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

• Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
• Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular
• Department: CVPH - Respiratory Therapy Full Time
• Standard Hours: 36
• Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72
• Shift: Night
• Primary Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend Needs: Every Other
• Salary Range: Min $39.73 Mid $48.67 Max $57.61

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General Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver both routine and critical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory dysfunction, including, but not limited to oxygen and aerosol therapy, respiratory care treatments, pulmonary diagnostic procedures, airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist works independently in all areas of the hospital. They take an active role in planning departmental operations as needed.

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide the practice of the profession of respiratory therapy, which is undertaken pursuant to the direction of a duly licensed physician.

This is defined as the performance of Cardio-Pulmonary evaluation, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and education of the patient, family and public. Registered respiratory therapists may supervise respiratory therapy technicians and respiratory students in the practice of the profession.

They take a decision-making role in planning patient care assignments, developing department direction and overseeing operations with recommendations provided. QUALIFICATIONS / Education/Skills Required: 1.

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 2. Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. 3.

New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date. 4. BLS or ACLS required with ACLS certification within 12 months of hire. PALS preferred. 5.

Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.

SIGN ON BONUS / STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT: We are offering to eligible candidates a $10,000 sign on bonus. Subject to applicable tax withholdings. In addition, there is up to $10,000 available over two years for student loan reimbursement for a 2-year commitment. Certain terms and conditions apply to both offerings.

RELOCATION: Relocation package is available to qualified applicants. Additional terms and conditions apply.

LEARN MORE: youtu. be This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths.

We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible.

The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average.

The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program.

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As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more.

The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.