Description:  The purpose of this job is to perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, respiratory therapy treatments, techniques and education of the patient and to perform and coordinate the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab Program taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age related needs.

• Associates in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent study meeting NBRC requirements for Registered Respiratory Therapy credential.
• Prefer COPD educator, Asthma Educator, Cardiac Rehab Specialist, Exercise Physiologist and Glucose Monitoring Certification.
• Current license from the New York State Education Department and certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Possess one (1) year experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting and Pulmonary Rehab.
• Prefer two (2) to three (3) years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting and two (2) years Pulmonary Rehab.  American Heart Association ACLS certified.

Status:  7:00am – 3:30pm (40 hours)

From:  $30.75 to $39.97 per hour.  

Tagged as: Cardiac, Cardiopulmonary, Certification, Clinical, Day shift, License, Pulmonary, Rehab, Rehabilitative Medicine, Respiratory, Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy