Garnet Health

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle.. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Respiratory Therapist on our Respiratory Therapy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.. The Respiratory Therapist possesses a larger degree of knowledge in the pathophysiology of Respiratory disease along with strong technical skills and knowledge in clinical “matching” of current treatment modalities with those disease processes in infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.. Minimum Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the NBRC. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC is preferred.. New employees with the CRT credential must attain the RRT credential within 18 month of their employment with ORMC. BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification mandatory.

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Overview:
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Respiratory Therapist on our Respiratory Therapy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown. 

Responsibilities:
The Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective administration of Respiratory Care Procedures as ordered by the physician according to the established standards and policies with special consideration for the age of the patient being treated. The Respiratory Therapist possesses a larger degree of knowledge in the pathophysiology of Respiratory disease along with strong technical skills and knowledge in clinical “matching” of current treatment modalities with those disease processes in infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Therapist works closely with the medical staff and other health care professionals. The Director or his/her designee may appoint Respiratory Therapists to the role of Charge Therapist in the absence of a supervisor. At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.   Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $40.05- $46.05 (CRT) and $44.72-$50.86 (RRT) hourly.  The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.  When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Qualifications:
Minimum Education: AAS or BS degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred. Minimum Experience: N/A Required Certification/Registration: Current NYS Respiratory Therapist License. Minimum Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the NBRC. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the NBRC is preferred. New employees with the CRT credential must attain the RRT credential within 18 month of their employment with ORMC. BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification mandatory. Physical Requirements: Moderate walking, standing, and sitting. Some bending and lifting. Manual dexterity. Must have the capabilities of sight, speech and hearing enabling one to communicate with others and perform the essential duties of the position. Working Conditions: Will be exposed to infectious patients and potential hazards resulting from direct handling of inflammable and explosive gas. Frequent work in critical care areas of the Medical Center. Generally works in a clean, well lighted, heated, and ventilated area. Special Requirements: Must exhibit the ability to critically think. Must posses adequate communications skills in order to communicate effectively with the medical staff and other health care professionals. Coordinates all respiratory therapy and treatments with physicians and other health care professionals. Is responsible to the Charge Practitioner, Supervisor, Manager and Medical Director of the Respiratory Service.

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