Registered Respiratory Therapist Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab

Registered Respiratory Therapist Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab

Description:  The purpose of this job is to perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory therapy treatments, techniques and education of the patient and to perform and coordinate the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Program taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age related needs.

  • Associates in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent study meeting NBRC requirements for Registered Respiratory Therapy credential.
  • Prefer COPD educator, Asthma Educator, Cardiac Rehab Specialist, Exercise Physiologist and Glucose Monitoring Certification.
  • Current license from the New York State Education Department and certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
  • Possess one (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting and Pulmonary Rehab.
  • Prefer two (2) to three (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting and two (2) years Pulmonary Rehab.  American Heart Association ACLS certified.

Status:  7:00am – 3:30pm (40 hours)

From:  $30.75 to $39.97 per hour.