Lead Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care & Mentorship

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. The role involves implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, administering therapies, and educating patients and families, with additional administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diverse respiratory therapies, equipment management, team collaboration, and leadership in shift coverage and staff

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• 2 years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part-time and per diem experience will be prorated to determine eligibility.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration
• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapists entering the field after 9/1993
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
• Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (pulmonary or Long Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
• Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
• Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

NYS Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC RRT credential

ACLS certification

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. The role involves implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, administering therapies, and educating patients and families, with additional administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diverse respiratory therapies, equipment management, team collaboration, and leadership in shift coverage and staff