Job Summary

Provide timely, accurate, and reliable respiratory therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, UHS staff, and affiliated community groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures, including aerosol therapy, secretion mobilization, incentive spirometry, MDI therapy, suctioning, and extubation.
• Ensure oxygen tank safety and manage oxygen therapy on approved devices.
• Manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy, high-flow cannula therapy, and ventilator alarms.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pulmonary function screens, fit testing, pulse oximetry, and EKGs (adult and pediatric).
• Provide BLS life support (adult, pediatric, neonatal) and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Conduct arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and quality control for the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Utilize healthcare information systems (Soarian, MAK, McKesson) and verify physician orders.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for all procedures.
• Participate in departmental in-service programs and perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Permit or License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Up to 3 years of experience.
• Skills in attention to detail, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, time management, problem-solving, and technical expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.