CHMC - REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center – Carthage, New York

CHMC –Respiratory Therapist– Full Time- Night Shift - 5p-5:30a– Requisition 9380

Pay Range $40.44-$48.57*+

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our pulmonology team. Experienced and new grads welcome!

Position Highlights:

• Patient focused leadership that trickles down to a dedicated support staff.
• Well established and nurturing staff familiar with coaching new grads.
• Affiliation with Crouse Health allows specialized care while Keeping Healthcare Local™.
• Employer paid family healthcare benefits--taking care of the care taker!
• Near St. Lawrence river with just a “hop” over the Canadian border.
• Earn up to 200 hours of PTO, holiday, and bonus day time off.
• Low commitment sign on bonus!

Responsibilities:

• In this role, the employee performs all facets of Respiratory Care to include:
  • oxygen and aerosol therapy, ABG’s sampling, ventilation, airway maintenance, oxygen and stock rounds, pulmonary function testing, oximetry studies
• Also responsible for cleaning & disinfecting of equipment, all clerical work associated with role.
• In addition, the employee is able to provide education to both out patients as well as family members while also utilizing Lung Navigator
• Employee will also give detailed instructions for patients as they are discharged in regards to respiratory care.

Qualifications:

• NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist, NBRC Credentialed Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• Must maintain current BLS certification.
• Must have advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology of all ranges of patients and the ability to assess and treat across the age range of patients served.

*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans are encouraged to apply.

+ Rate does not include $5 shift differential.