RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRT/RRT

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all functions of a respiratory therapist.
• Reads, signs, and transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Promptly calls physician for clarification of orders or medication when necessary.
• Maintains department records and files.
• Documents treatments and medication on patient charts.
• Always respects the confidentiality of patient records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a minimum of an AAS Degree.
• Must be registered, certified, or registry-eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Therapist by the N.Y.S. Dept. of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires knowledge of mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and other medical equipment utilized to deliver various modalities of respiratory treatments to the patient. Must have computer skills to include laboratory information systems and hospital information systems.

The pay for this position ranges from $43.23– 52.68 per hour.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.