Night-Shift Respiratory Care Practitioner

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a full-time night shift, onsite. You will administer respiratory therapies, set up equipment, monitor patients, and respond to emergencies under physician supervision.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, eligibility for NY licensure, RRT credential within 12 months, and BLS certification. Ventilator management and airway care are valued skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation with an Associate’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to set up and operate respiratory equipment per provider orders.
• Knowledge of airway management and patient transport procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities per orders and policies.
• Sets up, operates, cleans and stores respiratory equipment.
• Records clinical information in patient records.
• Manages artificial and natural airways; assesses tracheostomy sites and suctioning.
• Provides respiratory support with non-invasive devices and ventilators.
• Educates patients and plans discharge for home respiratory care.
• Responds to emergencies and performs CPR and ABGs.
• Delivers reports to oncoming shift and educates students.

Skills

CPR

Ventilator management

Airway management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a full-time night shift, onsite. You will administer respiratory therapies, set up equipment, monitor patients, and respond to emergencies under physician supervision.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, eligibility for NY licensure, RRT credential within 12 months, and BLS certification. Ventilator management and airway care are valued skills.