Respiratory Therapist

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
• Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
• Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
• Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

*Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.  
• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required.  Minimum of 3 years' experience required. 
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Basic computer skills. 
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

CRT salary range is $47.02- $54.05

RRT salary range is $55.32-63.59

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, 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, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.