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From rehabilitation services aide to a registered respiratory therapist, discover a new career path at Northwell Health.
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From rehabilitation services aide to a registered respiratory therapist, discover a new career path at Northwell Health.

Are you looking to grow your career as a rehabilitation services aide? At Northwell, we believe in a culture of growth and continuous learning that allows our team members to explore different career paths. Our team members can advance their careers through various personal and professional development programs, including educational opportunities through our Emergency Medical Institute at the Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI), tuition reimbursement programs and more.

Rehabilitation Services Aide

A rehabilitation services aide performs many tasks relating to the preparation of patients for treatment. They also assist therapists in their treatment of patients and maintain the therapy department in a neat and orderly fashion.

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Requires up to one (0-1) year of relevant experience.

View our available rehabilitation services aide roles here.

Following a rehabilitation services aide, you may look to transition to a telemetry monitor technician by obtaining an AEMT-CC or EMT-P certification at Northwell’s Emergency Medical Institute at CLI or through a local community college program.

Telemetry/Monitor Technician

Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV), and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient’s rate, rhythm and the occurrence of arrhythmias in the Telemetry Unit.

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Requires up to one (0-1) year of technical experience.

View our available telemetry technician roles here.

Following a telemetry/monitor technician, you may look to transition to a career in respiratory care as a respiratory therapist by getting your license in respiratory therapy in New York State, plus obtaining additional certifications.

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapists perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, utilize a process in delivering care to assigned patients, provide patients/families with respiratory therapy education as ordered and perform related duties as required. Your background as a telemetry monitor technician will provide a great foundation for this role and also allow you to broaden your skills while continuing your education.

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

View our available respiratory therapist roles here.

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