Respiratory Therapist

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the rendering of respiratory care and associated diagnostic services ordered by and in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team. 
• Must be able to establish and maintain a patent airway in residents/patients exhibiting respiratory difficulty. 
• Makes routine rounds to ascertain the comfort and well-being of residents/patients receiving respiratory care. 
• Responds promptly to all unit calls requesting respiratory care services. 

• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, usage of monitoring devices, performing bedside pulmonary function studies, setting up various respiratory equipment and ventilators, tracheotomy care, etc. 
• Documents appropriately in medical record, and on various departmental forms as required. 
• Assembles, cleans, and disinfects respiratory care equipment used to perform his/her duties. 

Job Type: Part Time

Salary: $48.8082 per hour

Qualifications: 

• NBRC Registered FDNY G-17 Bulk Medical Gas Certificate of Fitness 

Education: 

• AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy