Respiratory Therapist

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Respiratory Therapist on our Respiratory Therapy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Catskill.

A professional Respiratory Therapist/Technician who under the supervision of a Manager of Respiratory and Ancillary Services, the general supervision of the Director of Respiratory and Ancillary Services, or a physician performs technical and non-technical duties and tasks which are necessary for the delivery of respiratory services.

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The compensation range for the role is $41.35- $47.54 (certified) and $46.17-$58.48 (registered) / hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.  The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)

Minimum Education: Graduate of an approved school in Respiratory Care.

Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred. Intubation procedures and Arterial line insertion preferred – requires annual training and competency if intubation and arterial line insertion is part of job function.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Licensed in New York State as a Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• A minimum of the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the NBRC is required at hire.  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC at hire is preferred. New employees with the NBRC CRT credential must attain the NBRC RRT credential within 18 months of hire.
• BLS required prior to release from unit orientation.
• NRP Provider certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained for duration of employment.
• ACLS and PALS encouraged.

Physical Requirements: Position will primarily be light work requiring lifting up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling and reaching is required.  Requires 20% sitting and 80% standing or walking.  Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word is required.

Working Conditions:

• Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility.  No routine exposure to hazards.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.