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St. Johns Riverside Hospital

Respiratory Therapist, RRT

St. Johns Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, New York, United States, 10701


Overview:

St. John's Riverside Hospital

is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.St. Johns

has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of

nursing

and

community service.

In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community StrongResponsibilities:The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating and caring for patients with breathing disorders. Performs all Respiratory Therapy procedures as practiced and approved by the hospital including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check and operate equipment.Qualifications:Currently licensed/registered in NYS for Respiratory Therapy. Associate's Degree of Applied Science and/or Bachelor's Degree from AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required. Minimum of 5+ years experience preferred.