Respiratory Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-centered respiratory care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assess needs, administer therapies, and manage ventilation systems as part of a coordinated care team.

Ideal candidates possess RRT credentials, strong respiratory knowledge, excellent judgment, and a compassionate approach to acute patient care. Join our healthcare team to support optimal outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapies and ventilation support.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork.
• Compassionate approach to patient care in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine appropriate therapy.
• Manage and operate ventilation systems and related respiratory equipment.
• Provide respiratory therapeutic treatments to support patient care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver individualized care.
• Maintain high standards of safety and clinical documentation.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory therapies knowledge

Clinical judgment

Compassionate patient care

Job description

Join a healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, providing compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care. You will support patients with respiratory disorders by assessing needs, delivering therapeutic treatments, and managing respiratory/ventilation systems in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key duties

• Assess respiratory status and determine appropriate therapy
• Manage and operate ventilation systems and related respiratory equipment
• Provide respiratory therapeutic treatments to support patient care
• Collaborate with the clinical team to deliver individualized care
• Maintain high standards of safety and clinical documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials
• Strong knowledge of respiratory therapies and ventilation support
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork
• Compassionate approach to patient care in acute settings