Possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Associate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care
1-3 years as an RRT in an academic medical center environment
1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital)
Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.
Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.
Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.
Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.