Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Care & Education

Rochester Regional Health; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Clifton Springs Nursing Home is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to implement care plans, evaluate cardiopulmonary function, perform therapy, and educate patients and families. You will assess data, administer treatments, monitor progress and adjust care as needed.

The role requires an AS in Respiratory Therapy, a NY State RT license (or RTT with NBRC CRT), and ACLS within one year. Night-shift, 12-hour shifts, with weekend rotation, at Clifton Springs Nursing Home.

Qualifications

• AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration (RT) or New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license (RTT) with NBRC active CRT credentials.
• ACLS certification current within one year of hire (non-acute areas excluded).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates patient data, history, vitals and respiratory orders for each patient assigned.
• Reviews data such as blood gas and radiology reports for each patient assigned.
• Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.
• Selects and checks respiratory care equipment for function and cleanliness.
• Documents prescribed therapies including medications, airway care, oxygen, and ventilation.
• Monitors and documents clinical parameters and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Provides patient education and updates care plans.
• Collaborates with the health care team to implement the plan of care.
• Maintains ACLS certification and responds to emergencies.
• Communicates patient status to the care team per policy.
• Participates in education of Respiratory Care staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

AS: Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Rochester Regional Health's Clifton Springs Nursing Home is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to implement care plans, evaluate cardiopulmonary function, perform therapy, and educate patients and families. You will assess data, administer treatments, monitor progress and adjust care as needed.

The role requires an AS in Respiratory Therapy, a NY State RT license (or RTT with NBRC CRT), and ACLS within one year. Night-shift, 12-hour shifts, with weekend rotation, at Clifton Springs Nursing Home.