Description
Position at Putnam Hospital Center
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
Putnam Hospital a 164-bed acute care hospital has been serving the local community in Carmel New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- U.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPD
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
- Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
At Putnam Hospital our team members value open communication continuous learning and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about.
JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) provides respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital in accordance with established policies and procedures and as prescribed by a physician. This individual will interact with patients of all ages. The Licensed Respiratory Therapist will practice this profession in such capacities as are prescribed by NYS Law Title VIII Education Law and the Respiratory Department job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Have received an education including completion of an approved Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy or in a program determined by the Department of the State Board to be the equivalent.
Licensure/Registration/Certification:
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist to practice in New York State.
- Basic Life Support certified; Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification preferred
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 1160
Department: Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt: No
Range: $44.24-$57.53
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!