Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem / Hospital
Company: NYU Langone Health
Location: Mineola
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed
university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated
diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and
subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional
healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and
research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient
services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are
fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally
talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.
We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island , and interact
with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter ,
YouTube and Instagram . Position Summary: We have an exciting
opportunity to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem /
Hospital. In this role, the successful candidate administers
respiratory modalities to patients of all age groups in accordance
with prescribed medical standards, and only upon a written, verbal
or telephone order. Performs technical duties in conjunction with
the operation and maintenance of respiratory care equipment.
Provides supervisory oversight and reviews for the blood gas
laboratory in absence of a supervisor. Job Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned Provides basic and advanced
respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and
geriatric patients. Performs routine respiratory clinical care
including medication administration, arterial puncture, and
initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy. Performs critical care
duties including the initiation of, management, and discontinuation
of mechanical ventilation, non invasive ventilation, endotracheal
intubation and extubation, airway care and attendance at announced
cardiopulmonary and trauma resuscitation, as well as Rapid Response
team deployments. Participates in multi-disciplinary clinical
rounds to obtain and communicate relevant clinical findings and
observations. Reviews patient's medical records and orders.
Accurately and completely documents therapeutic and diagnostic
interventions and observations in the electronic charting system.
Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance as required.
Troubleshoots instrumentation as required. Performs annual
proficiency sample analysis when assigned. Provides Lab oversight
and review of clinical data in absence of supervisor. Minimum
Qualifications: To qualify, you must have a Associate's Degree
American Medical Association Approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Current New York State Respiratory Therapy (RT) License.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal
skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of ventilator management,
oxygen therapy, blood gas analysis, blood gas laboratory
regulations, endotracheal intubation, aerosolized medication
administration, non-invasive ventilation Preferred Qualifications:
Current registration from National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) as Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) AND Registry (RRT).
3 - 5 years Current Respiratory Care clinical experience. Qualified
candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels
of the organization. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its
staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an
institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel
good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone
Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their
loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our
offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life,
whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving
for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a
standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial
security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee
resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have
access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on
seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional,
sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and
wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly
matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and
services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you
and your family. NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal
opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of
recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged
to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to
be completed online. View NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island's Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy . Know Your Rights: Workplace
discrimination is illegal . NYU Langone Health provides a salary
range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency
in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $65.00 -
$65.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors,
including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The
salary range or contractual rate listed does not include
bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation
or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click
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