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 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.