Respiratory Therapist

To ensure that Respiratory Therapy services rendered (the evaluation and treatment of patients) are completed in a timely, accurate and reliable manner. Those served include inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff and employees as well as affiliated UHS community groups as needed. Education/ExperienceMinimum Required:Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory TherapyPreferred:One (1) year experience as a Respiratory TherapistLicense/CertificationMinimum Required:New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or LicenseRegistered by the NBRC as a Respiratory TherapistCPR and ACLS Certification within 3 months of hire Work EnvironmentWork is performed on all patient care units mostly at bedside.

Ability to push equipment. Limited access to O2 outlets. Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4