Registered Respiratory Therapist

Proforma Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy and cardio-respiratory diagnostic care under physician direction. You will assess patients, deliver therapeutic interventions, perform diagnostics, operate and monitor equipment, and maintain accurate records.

You will support patient safety, collaborate with the care team, and mentor junior staff during onboarding and orientation. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment abilities.
• Proficiency operating respiratory therapy equipment.
• Attention to documentation accuracy.
• Sound patient-safety practices.
• Effective communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver therapeutic respiratory interventions.
• Perform cardio-respiratory diagnostic procedures.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Support safe, effective patient care in coordination with the care team.
• Mentor staff and assist with onboarding and orientation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Respiratory equipment operation

Documentation

Patient safety

Communication & mentoring

Job description

Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory therapy and cardio-respiratory diagnostic care to patients under physician direction.

Key Duties Include

• Assess patients and deliver therapeutic respiratory interventions
• Perform cardio-respiratory diagnostic procedures
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Support safe, effective patient care in coordination with the care team
• Mentor staff and assist with onboarding and orientation

Qualifications / skills:

Strong clinical assessment abilities, proficiency operating respiratory therapy equipment, attention to documentation accuracy, sound patient-safety practices, and effective communication and mentoring skills.