Job Description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist [TRAVEL]

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Location:  Syracuse, NY 

Block Scheduling: Not available

Dual Assignments: Not permitted

Preferred Candidates: Pediatric experience

A reputable healthcare facility is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a night shift position. This role involves delivering essential respiratory care to patients in an acute care setting and requires the ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Respiratory Therapy (required)

• Active New York State Respiratory Therapist license/registration (required)

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical acute care experience post-degree (required)

• Must pass pre-employment health screening

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required

• Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy

• Monitor and manage oxygen therapy

• Assist physicians in the application and maintenance of continuous mechanical ventilation

• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed

• Perform pulmonary function tests and radial arterial punctures

• Deliver high-quality patient care in an acute care environment with minimal supervision

• Operate with a high degree of clinical independence

• 1+ year of experience in the respiratory therapy field (required)

• Proficient in a wide range of acute care patient functions

• Familiarity with pediatric respiratory care (preferred)

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