Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.
• RT-I’s are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• An active Basic Life Support certificate is required; active ACLS certification is preferred.
• EPIC experience required.
• 2 Years Experience.