• Respiratory Therapist

    WMCHealth (Warwick, NY)


    Respiratory Therapist

     

    Company: St Anthony Community Hospital

     

    City/State: Warwick, NY

     

    Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

     

    Department: Respiratory Services

     

    Union: YES

     

    Union Name: 1199W

     

    Position: Per Diem

     

    Hours: As Needed

     

    Shift: Per Diem

     

    Req #: 10897

     

    Posted Date: Sep 30, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $45.62

     

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    Job Details:

    The Respiratory Therapist provides age-appropriate respiratory care, operates, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, performs diagnostic procedures, and administers treatments to patients in accordance with established clinical procedures, safety precautions, infection control practices and regulatory requirements. In addition, this position may provide training on respiratory techniques to hospital staff and students.

    Responsibilities:

    • Administers age-appropriate respiratory care in accordance with established procedures, safety precautions, and regulatory requirements including, but not limited to age-appropriate needs as follows: Neonates – oxygen hood, Infants – croup tents aerosol RX , Adult – all services, Geriatrics – special attention to fragility of bones and hearing deficits.

    • Conducts routine equipment rounds to ensure proper working order and operation of specialized equipment.

    • Replaces, cleans and stores department equipment as needed.

    • Responds to emergency codes, Rapid Response and pages for cardiopulmonary assistance.

    • Performs diagnostic procedures according to standard orders and physician's requests.

    • Annotates patient medical records and completes required department paperwork in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

    • Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment administered to patients to ensure adherence to physician's instructions.

    • Consults with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff on respiratory cases requiring therapy.

    • Maintains an adequate supply of oxygen and other gases.

    • Participates in the instruction of students, nurses, and other hospital staff in therapeutic techniques.

    • Attends in- service and continuing education programs.

    • Participates in performance improvement activities.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Experience: Prior experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a hospital setting preferred.

     

    Education: Completion of an accredited two-year Respiratory Therapy Program.

     

    Licenses / Certifications: A New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist License issued by New York State Department of Education required; current BLS certification required.

    About Us:

    St Anthony Community Hospital

     

    For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, has been serving the residents of Orange County, NY, and New Jersey’s Sussex and Passaic counties with outstanding and compassionate care. The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological, and acute-care services. Also on campus is Schervier Pavilion, a 120-bed skilled-nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence.

     

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