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The Brooklyn Hospital Center

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - day

The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Description The Per Diem Registered, New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist provides acute and critical respiratory care to all age groups, utilizing sound clinical and technological knowledge. The respiratory care includes acquisition and interpretation of physiological parameters and application of respiratory technology toward the resolution of respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Therapists are part of “code blue” and “rapid response” teams. The practice also involves teaching of patient and family members, students and other health care providers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Care Science (B.S.R.T.)

OR

An Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus an Associate or higher degree in any science major

OR

Associate Degree in Respiratory Science (A.A.S.), plus four (4) years hospital related experience (Nursing Home experience does not apply/count).

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in hospital setting - Preferred

Critical care experience with all age group – adult, pediatric, and neonatal – Preferred

Current New York State Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T) credential from The National Board for Respiratory Care

New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness – G71 Supervision of Piped Non Flammable Medical Gas – For New Hire Starting December 1, 2018

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Knowledge of Translaryngeal intubation

Knowledge of arterial puncture

Computer skills

Ability to pass/satisfy department provided verbal or written examination in respiratory physiology, clinical practices and equipment

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