Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week
Compensation:
- Competitive weekly pay package based on experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care in an acute care environment. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical respiratory therapy skills, acute care experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Responsibilities:
- Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapies to patients
- Initiate, monitor, and manage oxygen therapy treatments
- Assist physicians with initiation and maintenance of continuous mechanical ventilation
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency respiratory interventions
- Conduct pulmonary function testing and respiratory assessments
- Perform radial arterial punctures and collect arterial blood gas samples
- Monitor patient respiratory status and respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and comply with facility protocols
- Deliver patient care independently with minimal supervision in an acute care setting
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required
- Active New York State Respiratory Therapist License/Registration required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Respiratory Therapy experience required
- Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity healthcare environment
- Must successfully complete pre-employment health clearance requirements
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.