Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

JOB-10045601

Anticipated Start Date

January 14, 2026

Location

Bronx, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individual to join our client’s team as Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients in high-acuity units, including the Neonatal ICU (NICU), Pediatric ICU (PICU), Medical ICU (MICU), and Emergency Room (ER). The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, technical expertise, and a compassionate approach in managing patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Job Description

• Administer a wide range of respiratory therapy treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Provide ventilator management and airway care, including suctioning, intubation assistance, and extubating.
• Respond to emergency situations, including code blue, code pink, and rapid response calls.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, bronchodilator therapy, and pulmonary function testing.
• Document all care accurately and promptly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and home care techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in NICU, PICU, MICU, and Emergency Room (ER) settings.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Education/Training/Certifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC certification
• New York State license (NYSED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred:

• Registered Functional Pulmonary Therapist (RFPT)

Additional Requirements

• Shift Time: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM with weekends/holidays required

Pay Rate

• Up to $66.00 per hour, with potential increases based on experience

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