When: Thursday, September 17th from 9:00am to 5:00pm

This is an invite only event!Please apply to this posting to be considered.

Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital is seeking an experienced Lead Respiratory Therapist to join our team on the Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).

This is an opportunity for a seasoned Respiratory Therapist to serve as a clinical leader within the department while continuing to provide hands-on care to patients across adult, neonatal, and pediatric populations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Science. Graduate Degree preferred  
• Must have a New York State Respiratory Therapist License
• Must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Five years of clinical experience in both adult critical and neonatal / pediatric care settings.
• Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and PC computer
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Specialty Credentials, one or more of the following preferred:
  • • Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
    • Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
    • Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
    • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

As Lead Respiratory Therapist, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children, and infants
• Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders
• Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gas Sample (arterial puncture) and analyze arterial blood gases
• Inspect, operate, maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment (oxygen equipment, Cpap, ventilators, blood gas analyzers) and other life support systems
• Maintain Intubation competency (5 per year)
• Assessment /Administration of medical gases and aerosolized medications
• Follow weaning protocols in Critical Care areas
• Maintain 10 CEU's / year or 30 per NYS renewal
• Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned by department director
• Participate in staff development and continuing education activities as assigned by department director
• Participate in departmental level coordination activities as assigned by department director

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.