Respiratory Therapist - FT, PT & PRN

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care including oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role covers ventilation support, airway management, patient education, and thorough documentation.

The position requires a state license and NBRC/BLS credentials, with ACLS training within 90 days considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Current state license.
• NBRC certification.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS within 90 days.
• NRP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic procedures.
• Monitors and weans oxygen and artificial ventilation.
• Analyzes arterial blood gases.
• Assists with airway management.
• Documents clinical information.
• Educates patients and staff.
• Adapts care to patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NBRC certification

BLS certification

ACLS within 90 days

NRP certification

Job description

Role:

Provides respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients of all ages, from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities:

• Performs therapeutic procedures
• monitors and weans oxygen and artificial ventilation
• analyzes arterial blood gases
• assists with airway management
• documents clinical information
• educates patients and staff
• adapts care to patient needs

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 2 years of relevant experience
• current state license
• NBRC certification
• BLS certification
• ACLS within 90 days
• NRP certification is a plus

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills
• ability to present information clearly
• adaptable to diverse patient populations

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of laws, standards, and regulations
• ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials is possible