Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Bronx, NY 10461
Duration: 13-Week Assignment (Extendable)
Shift: 12-Hour Days | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 36 hours/week
Pay Rate: $65/hour (W2)
A leading healthcare facility in Bronx, NY is seeking a skilled and certified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 13-week contract assignment, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adult and pediatric patients in general care, critical care, and emergency settings.
Provide respiratory therapy to patients in general care and intensive care units (Adult & Pediatric)
Deliver emergency respiratory care in ER, Trauma, NICU, PICU, and MICU settings
Assess, plan, and implement individualized respiratory care treatment plans
Administer therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as mechanical ventilation and pulmonary function tests
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science and Respiratory Therapy
Minimum 2 years of experience in:
Adult & Pediatric general and critical care
Emergency, Trauma, NICU, PICU, MICU, and ER environments
Proficient in the use of respiratory equipment, ventilators, and diagnostic testing tools
Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Valid NY State License to practice as a Respiratory Therapist – issued by NYSED
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Required
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Required for NICU assignments
Primary Source License Verification – Required
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) – Preferred