Full-Time
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Night Shift
Updated on 9/12/2026
Catholic Health
Long Island health system
Compensation Overview
$56.13 - $64.50/hr
Rockville Centre, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A minimum of a Bachelor degree in Science is required.
- A New York State Respiratory Therapist License is required.
- Candidates must be currently active and registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- At least five years of clinical experience is required in both adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric care settings.
- Working knowledge of pulmonary diagnostic equipment, therapeutic respiratory equipment, and personal computers is required.
- Basic Life Support certification is required.
- Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children, and infants.
- Use invasive and noninvasive technology to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Perform arterial punctures and analyze arterial blood gases.
- Inspect, operate, maintain, and calibrate respiratory equipment, including oxygen equipment, continuous positive airway pressure devices, ventilators, and blood gas analyzers, as well as other life-support systems.
- Maintain intubation competency by completing five procedures per year.
- Insert radial arterial catheters, completing five procedures per year.
- Assess and administer medical gases and aerosolized medications.
- Follow weaning protocols in critical care areas.
- Maintain 10 continuing education units per year or 30 continuing education units per New York State renewal period.
- Participate in performance improvement activities assigned by the department director.
- Participate in staff development and continuing education activities assigned by the department director.
- Participate in departmental-level coordination activities assigned by the department director.
- A graduate degree is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is preferred.
- Specialty credentials preferred include Adult Critical Care Specialist, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist, Certified Asthma Educator, or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist.
Catholic Health is a Catholic nonprofit health system serving Long Island. The organization operates hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory sites, home care, hospice, rehabilitation, and specialty programs. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Its operating model centers on mission-based care delivered through hospitals and community settings with shared clinical, technology, and administrative support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, home care, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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