Description JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for evaluating, treating and caring for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders under the direction of a physician.
JOB RESPONSIBILITES: - Evaluates and treats all types of patients. Interviews patients and performs limited physical examinations.
- Conducts diagnostic tests including checking breathing capacity and determining the concentration of oxygen and other gases in patient' blood. Measures patient pH.
- Treats patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications.
- Performs chest physiotherapy on patients to remove mucus from their lungs.
- Administers aerosols, teaches patients how to inhale the aerosol properly to ensure its effectiveness.
- Teaches patients and their families to use ventilators and other life-support systems at home.
- Complies with safety, infection control, and quality improvements policies and practices.
- Documents patient care for medical records.
Category Healthcare
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Location Pulmonology - New York Pulmonary Consultants
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Requirements - Associates degree or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or cardiopulmonary technology from an accredited school required.
- Minimum one year of respiratory therapy experience in acute care setting required.
- Minimum 6 months experience in diagnostic testing required.
- Minimum 6 months of medical practice experience preferred.
- NYS Respiratory Therapist license.
Shift Days
TagsSalary Range $36-$46 per hour
Position Respiratory Therapist
Open Date 9/9/2026
This position is currently accepting applications.