- 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
Associate Respiratory Therapist- L I - New York, United States - NYC Health Hospitals
Description
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
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.
Work Shifts
7:00 P.M - 8:10 A.M
Job Description
1. Performs a variety of respiratory care treatments to a specific patient population (adult, pediatric, or neonatal).
2. Operates, calibrates and maintains ventilators (life support systems), pulse oximeters, nebulizers, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), oxygen and humidity equipment as directed by the physician in accordance with departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
3. Documents and reports information on activities related to patient care in accordance with departmental procedures.
4. Assists in the planning development and coordination of the Respiratory Care quality assurance program.
5. Participates in the evaluation of discharged patients for home respiratory care.
6. Plans, develops and coordinates in-service training programs related to the delivery of respiratory therapy.
7. Plans, develops and coordinates research activities relating to respiratory therapy.
8. Plans, develops and coordinates product evaluations relating to respiratory care.
9. Adheres to policies and procedures related to the Corporation's privacy and security practices
Minimum Qualifications
1. 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,
2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and,
3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Special Notes:
Individuals providing respiratory therapy services in New York on or after January 1, 1994 who believe they will meet, and submit documented evidence from the State Education Department, Division of Professional Licensing Services, of receipt of an application for licensure under the so-called grandparenting provisions of the new licensing law may continue to practice until either December 31, 1994 or receiving notice from the State Education Department of denial of licensure, whichever occurs first.
At the time of appointment, and to maintain the position of Associate Respiratory Therapist, individuals must meet and maintain the licensure requirements set forth by the New York State Education Department covering the practice of respiratory therapy.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: