Rochester Regional Health
Salary
$32 - $43 / HOUR
The Respiratory Therapist assists in ensuring quality respiratory care and develops appropriate care plans for patients. They monitor patient responses and modify treatment techniques as necessary while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Candidates must be graduates of an approved two-year respiratory school and hold a current NYS Respiratory Therapist license. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and clinical experience in respiratory therapies.
Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned. Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned. Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation. Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Recommends, conducts and documents prescribed therapeutic procedure of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator initiation, management and extubation procedure. Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures. Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response. Provides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed. Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable. Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care, to include accepting physician orders. Maintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures. Communicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures. Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care. May be required to go on patient transports, in house, as well as, to other facilities. Performs other duties as assigned
Graduate of American Medical Association approved two year Respiratory school. Current NYS Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician license from NYS Department of Education Current AHA BLS certification at hire ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire NBRC certification PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care RPFT qualification CCRP certification Clinical experience in general respiratory therapies Critical and emergent respiratory therapies as one would receive in an approved two year school. UNION: CSEA (MH) Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $36.13 - $53.60 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
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