Respiratory Therapist

Description

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check
• Free On-Site Parking

Requirements: Provides routine Respiratory services and is responsible for the routine management of the Respiratory Department.  The position is accountable for administering and monitoring all respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for the inpatient population as ordered / prescribed and adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Salary: $50.00 - $55.00/Hourly

Qualifications: 

• RRT preferred.
• Credentialed by the NYS Board of Regents as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Three (3) or more years of clinical experience in respiratory care in adult population.
•  Demonstrated competence in clinical practice of at least three (3) years.
•  BLS certification required.
•  Exhibits and ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.
  

Education: 

• Minimum of AAS Degree from an AMA approved program in Respiratory care required.

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.