Associate Respiratory Therapist-Level II - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln. Work Shifts [Tour 4]: 7:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: This class of position may encompass supervisory, administrative and clinical activity with varying degrees of latitude for independent judgment involving day-to-day supervision of an operating segment of the Respiratory Therapy Department in the delivery of respiratory therapy services. May perform respiratory therapy procedures as required. All personnel perform related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: Under general medical and technical direction of a duly licensed physician, with considerable latitude for independent initiative and judgement; may perform some of the duties described under Assignment Level I: 1. Identifies quality assurance issues and ensures adherence to established protocols and standards of care. 2. Provides in-service training related to the delivery of respiratory therapy services. 3. May participate in research activities related to respiratory care. 4. Participates in product evaluations. 5. Provides clinical supervision in specialty care areas as assigned. Under medical and technical direction of a duly licensed Physician, with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs the following functions and activities, in addition to or instead of duties described above for Assignment Level I: 1. Assists in the planning, development and coordination of the department quality assurance program. 2. Participates in the evaluation of discharged patients for home respiratory care. 3. Plans, develops and coordinates in-service training programs related to the delivery of respiratory therapy. 4. Plans, develops and coordinates research activities relating to respiratory therapy. 5. Plans, develops and coordinates product evaluations relating to respiratory care. 6. Arranges for the provision of clinical supervision in specialty care areas. 7. May be assigned duties and responsibilities of immediate supervisor in his or her absence on a temporary basis. Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from an Associate Degree program in Respiratory Therapy approved by the New York State Board of Education or a program determined equivalent in accordance with the Commissioner of the State Board of Education's regulations; and, 2. Possession of a current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York; and, 3. Possession of current registration as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to: Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Human Resources Department 234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street), 2nd Floor, Annex Bronx, NY 10451 Attn: Recruitment Unit NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities • Multiple employee discounts programs