Reg Respiratory Therapist

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description /n Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment. /n Job Responsibility /n /n /n - * Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment. /n /n - Utilizes assessment data to determine patient’s actual or potential problems. /n - Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician’s order. /n - Collaborates with physicians on patient’s plan of care. /n - Evaluates patient’s responses to respiratory care. /n /n - * Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients. /n /n - Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient’s respiratory system, as needed. /n - Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary. /n - Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens. /n - Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols. /n - Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures. /n - Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters. /n - Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography. /n - Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways. /n - Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician’s order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation. /n - Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards. /n - Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy. /n - Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards. /n /n - * Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered. /n - * Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control. /n - * Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols. /n - Performs related duties as required. /n /n *ADA Essential Functions /n /n Job Qualification /n Associate's Degree or equivalent, required.?Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.?? Bachelor?s Degree, preferred.? Licensed in Respiratory Therapy in NY State, required.?Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.? *Additional Salary Detail /n The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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