Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights FLEX - $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory therapy duties in all patient care areas.
• Proficient in mechanical ventilation, NIPPV, patient assessment, tracheostomy care, high flow Oxygen therapy, airway stabilization/maintenance, patient education, ABG acquisition and outpatient respiratory procedures.
• Quickly responds and communicates with nursing and providers regarding changes in patient condition.
• Performs timely and accurate documentation
• Actively participates in patient treatment plan and supports multidisciplinary team rounds.
• Positive attitude with a patient centered care focus and maintains approachable behavior and acts as a resource to others

Required Skills and Experience

• Education: RRT
• Experience: New graduates and experienced therapists
• Licensure: Active New York Respiratory Therapist License
• Certifications BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Able to perform light lifting, up to 40 pounds.

Location and Travel Requirements

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift/Schedule - 3 12-Hr Shifts Overnight.
• 0%-10% Local Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

• $35.00 to $48.00 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

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