Registered Respiratory Therapist - Unity Hospital

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their Unity Hospital team. In this role, you will implement care plans, perform critical evaluations, and administer respiratory treatments while collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. The position offers a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus, and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care. If you are passionate about respiratory health and eager to contribute to a leading healthcare provider, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Implement and update care plans for respiratory therapy.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations and administer treatment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient records and recommend appropriate respiratory care.
• Monitor and document clinical parameters for assigned patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy Techniques

Cardiopulmonary Evaluation

ACLS Certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

New York State Respiratory Therapist License

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Unity Hospital

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Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Department: Unity Respiratory Therapy

Location: Unity Hospital & St Mary's Campus

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Schedule: Night 3x12 hour shifts 630pm to 7am Every other weekend rotation

Sign- On Bonus: up to $15,000

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public.

Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.
• Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.
• Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation.
• Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Recommends, conducts and documents prescribed therapeutic procedure of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
• Provides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.
• Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care.
• Maintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Communicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifictions

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993.
  
  

OR

• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
  
  

Education

AS

Licenses / Certifications

RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $46.00

City

Rochester

Postal Code

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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