Respiratory Therapist, Union - Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.

This is an 1199 represented position that offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Provides respiratory care for residents who are ventilator dependent or with other pulmonary needs including weaning under the direction of the Pulmonologist.

• Graduate of an AMA approved program for respiratory therapy (1 year program)
• Appropriate experience in all aspects of respiratory care
• NYS Department of Education License as a Respiratory Therapist Technician
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRTT)
• Current BCLS certification
• Computer skills sufficient to use excel, outlook, CPOE, touchscreen, EMAR, ETAR, etc. 
• Knowledge and use of clinical practice guidelines and best practices