Respiratory Therapist - St. Joseph's Health

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift:
• Rotating
• Shift
• Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Specializes in the application of scientific knowledge and theory to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. Assumes primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities specific to his or her clinical area, including responsibility involved in supervision of students enrolled in respiratory care programs. The Respiratory Therapist may be required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgement in the respiratory care of patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician.
• Education,
• Training,
• Experience,
• Certification
• AND
• LICENSURE: Graduation from a CoARC accredited program in respiratory care with an Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required and licensed by the State of New York. Participates in orientation as well as continuing education as mandated by the State of New York and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of practice expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.
• SPECIAL
• Equipment,
• SKILLS
• OR
• OTHER
• Requirements: Bls/Acls/Nrp/Cpr
• Certification within orientation period
• WORK
• Environment
• AND
• HAZARDS: Clinical Setting. Exposure class I. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions
• Physical
• DEMANDS:
• Medium work: standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
• MISSION
• STATEMENT: ·We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• VISION: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
• CORE
• VALUES: ·In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
• Pay
• Range: $35.60 - $47.40 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.