Explore two different career paths in respiratory care at Northwell Health

At Northwell, we believe your career should provide continuous opportunities for growth and support. That’s why we invest in our team members with robust benefits packages, flexible programs that promote well-being and work-life balance, and ongoing learning and development resources. When you explore a career well cared for in respiratory therapy, you’ll discover opportunities to strengthen your clinical expertise by pursuing advanced certifications or taking on new specialties or growing into a leadership role. You can get your start in a role such as a respiratory therapist.

Respiratory therapists help people who are struggling to breathe due to illness or injury. They deliver breathing treatments ordered by a physician and manage the machines and equipment that support patients’ lungs.

Here are the qualifications required for a respiratory therapist at Northwell:

• Associate’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current license to practice as a respiratory therapist in New York State, and current Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience, required.

Ready to explore a career in respiratory therapy at Northwell? Below, see how Darlene and Romy took different paths, demonstrating how a starting role in respiratory care can unlock many career paths within Northwell.

For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or view our available respiratory therapy roles here.

Darlene’s Career Path

• 1988 – Certified Respiratory Therapist, South Shore University Hospital
• 1990 – Registered Respiratory Therapist, South Shore University Hospital
• 2013 – Certified Asthma Educator, South Shore University Hospital
• 2015 – Respiratory Therapy Assessor, South Shore University Hospital
• Current position – Clinical Coordinator, Pulmonary Rehabilitation South Shore University Hospital

Romy’s Career Path

• 2015 – Night Supervisor, Respiratory Care, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
• 2018 – Manager, Respiratory Care, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
• 2021 – Senior Manager, Respiratory Care, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
• Current position – Director, Respiratory Care, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills