VHS is looking for a qualified Respiratory Therapist.
- City: Syracuse
- State: NY
- Start Date: 2025-03-03
- End Date: 2025-06-09
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: 12 hour night shifts
- Skills: Respiratory Therapy
- W2 Pay Rate: $25.00/hr plus $1,414/week non-taxed travel per diem (candidate must reside further than 50 miles from facility location) - $2314 weekly gross
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements upon application.
Benefits Include:- Competitive Pay Packages
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
Qualifications: Pediatric Experience highly preferred. Will not accommodate block scheduling.
A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, NYS license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist, and 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.
Duties: Will administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients; institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients; assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation; administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; perform pulmonary function tests; perform radial arterial punctures. Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in the acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision.
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply** #LiveYourLife
