Respiratory Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Tuckahoe (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. The role entails administering therapies, operating ventilators, and performing diagnostic testing as part of a patient-centered care team.

The position requires strong clinical knowledge, the ability to work calmly in high-acuity situations, and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and ventilatory management.
• Ability to assess patients and perform diagnostic testing accurately.
• Rapid, calm decision-making in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies to patients.
• Manage and operate ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Perform diagnostic testing to assess respiratory function.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and urgent clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Certification as a Respiratory Thermap

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist

providing high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies to patients
• Manage and operate ventilators and other respiratory support equipment
• Perform diagnostic testing to assess respiratory function
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and urgent clinical needs
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as a Respiratory Therapist
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and ventilatory management
• Ability to assess patients and perform diagnostic testing accurately
• Rapid, calm decision-making in high-acuity situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to integrity, respect, and continuous improvement