Duties Description The Respiratory Therapists will be responsible for patient care, which includes continuous ventilation, airway maintenance, emergency care, pulmonary function testing, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, infection control, isolation procedures, and the administration of cardiorespiratory drugs. They will serve as a resource to physicians in relation to technical aspects of respiratory care and to hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods of administering respiratory therapy. The Licensed Respiratory Therapist will assist patients with airway management and performs other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive HELPS qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a respiratory therapist in New York State.
Additional Comments One permanent, competitive, full-time appointment or non-competitive, full-time appointment via HELPS.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
The posted salary range ($76,199-$88,869) includes an additional Geographic Pay Differential of $13,000 and Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
If applicable, the inconvenience pay program of $825 per year will be paid to employees who work four (4) hours or more between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours worked between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on an overtime basis are not included for Inconvenience Pay.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
Name Human Resources
Fax 845-786-4783
Email Address human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org
Address
Street Helen Hayes Hospital
51-55 Rte. 9W
City West Haverstraw
State NY
Zip Code 10993
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org, with Reference Respiratory Therapist/76112 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources , Helen Hayes Hospital, Bldg 22, 51-55 Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, or by fax to (845) 786-4783. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
