Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
5 days ago
New York
Soloh Partners is seeking a local contract Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Brooklyn, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Respiratory Therapist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: 06/01/2026, • Duration: 12 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, • To assess in the treatment management and care of patients with Pathophysiological alteration of gas exchange within the body associated with Respiration and to consistently adhere to the Hospital Wide Customer Service patient satisfaction’s plan. Duties and Responsibilities: • Reports to work on time in proper uniform., • Phones in assignment, lunch hour and beeper number to switchboard operators at the beginning of the shift., • Reports to all Cardiac Pulmonary emergencies and provide Respiratory care as needed., • Verifies Physician’s Order, assesses patient and administers treatment to patients including ventilator and noninvasive ventilation care, nebulizer treatments, peak flow, sputum inductions, oxygen and aerosol therapy incentive spirometry., • Maintains artificial airways and performs endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning., • Initiates mechanical ventilation, monitors and makes required changes in modes, FI02, rate*** tidal volume as prescribed by physician., • Transports intubated patients for diagnostic testing and transfer., • Consults with physician to exact changes in respiratory therapy as appropriate., • Attends multidisciplinary rounds as per Hospital Policy., • Keeps up at all time with proper electronic documentation including record of information pertaining to treatment on patient’s medical record., • Completes required paperwork within the Respiratory Care Department., • Always writes legibly and uses approved abbreviations., • Documents patient’s and family’s education., • Administers and monitors medical gases and humidifier systems., • Obtains charge slip from patient’s floor and units as required., • Checks Nitrous Oxide Bank and changes banks as necessary., • Gives bedside report to incoming shift to ensure continuum of care., • Follows all infection control protocol. Follow proper hand washing technique., • Changes ventilator circuit every month and PRN and affix orange sticker – changes HME everyday and PRN., • Cleans and troubleshoots RT equipment., • Collects and returns discontinued equipment to Respiratory Care Department., • Picks up medication from pharmacy., • Notifies supervisor/director when stock is getting low., • Upon discontinuing respirators, strip, clean, set up, and run test., • Makes routine checks in assigned areas to ensure that the Physician’s orders are observed and equipment is functioning., • Performs other duties as required and those assigned by the Director. Physical Demands: • Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending., • May include some repetitive motions., • Minimum 2 years experience preferably in a Hospital setting., • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing., • Excellent creative skills, ideas to improve existing programs., • Services, processes, ideas that have impact on this job and the department. Preferred Skills & Experience: • N/A Required Skills & Experience: • Minimum 2 years’ experience preferably in a Hospital setting., • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, • Excellent creative skills, ideas to improve existing programs., • Services, processes, ideas that have impact on this job and the department., • Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending., • May include some repetitive motions., • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care Preferred Skills & Experience: • N/A Schedule Notes: MUST know how to do PFT's (Pulmonary Function Technician) SHIFT - Monday's 9 - 5pm. (one day per week) LOCATION - Bishop Orris Walker (IMC) Schedule Notes: MUST know how to do PFT's (Pulmonary Function Technician) SHIFT - Monday's 9 - 5pm. (one day per week) LOCATION - Bishop Orris Walker (IMC) Soloh Partners Job ID #L32312175. Posted job title: IMC - Respiratory Therapist About Soloh Partners WHO WE ARE How you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a certified women-owned business. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce. To be successful at either you, need to be invested in both. OUR MISSION Our mission is to be recognized by our clients as an indispensable partner in their pursuit of high-impact Talent. We succeed by creating and maintaining intensely caring and mutually rewarding relationships with our internal employees, candidates and contingent workforce. We aren’t just a staffing agency; we fancy ourselves creatives. We create opportunity. We create excitement. We create and foster relationships built on trust, and partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding. Benefits • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Sick pay, • Referral bonus, • Wellness and fitness programs