Registered Respiratory Therapist

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacement
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating

At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other’s success.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures and as prescribed by a physician. This individual will interact with patients of all ages. The Licensed Respiratory Therapist will practice this profession in such capacities as are prescribed by NYS Law, Title VIII Education Law and the Respiratory Department job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Have received an education, including completion of an approved Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy or in a program determined by the Department of the State Board to be the equivalent.

Licensure / Registration / Certification : Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist

Working Conditions :

Manual : Little or no manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort : Sedentary / light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit : 1150

Department : Pulmonary Medicine

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $44.24 - $55.31 Hourly