Part-Time Respiratory Care Practitioner | Ventilatory Support

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

ECMC in Buffalo, NY seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide specialized respiratory therapy on varied shifts, on-site. Hourly pay is $45.05.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment, airway management, administering therapies, documenting care, and patient education for home care. Requires NY licensure, RRT within 12 months, and BLS throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Graduation with an Associate’s Degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy.
• Eligibility for licensure or limited permit in NY at time of application.
• BLS certification maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, clean and store respiratory equipment.
• Record clinical information in patient records.
• Manage airways and assess tracheostomy, ETT sites and related care.
• Provide non-invasive respiratory support and ventilator management.
• Educate patients on home respiratory care and discharge planning.
• Perform daily weaning assessments and respond to emergencies.
• Deliver shift reports and participate in care coordination.
• Educate respiratory care students as needed.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

ECMC in Buffalo, NY seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide specialized respiratory therapy on varied shifts, on-site. Hourly pay is $45.05.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating equipment, airway management, administering therapies, documenting care, and patient education for home care. Requires NY licensure, RRT within 12 months, and BLS throughout employment.