Respiratory Therapist II

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks an experienced respiratory therapist to provide cardio-respiratory care under physician guidance. The role includes assessing patients, selecting appropriate therapies, and operating respiratory equipment.

The position requires strong documentation skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient safety. You will mentor staff and contribute to onboarding and orientation processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and cardio-respiratory diagnostics.
• Ability to assess patient needs and execute therapeutic procedures.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting staff development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory treatments.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and operate respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation compliance.
• Support safe patient care practices.
• Mentor staff, assisting with onboarding and orientation processes.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Cardio-respiratory diagnostics

Record-keeping

Communication & teamwork

Staff mentoring

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides respiratory therapy and cardio-respiratory diagnostic care to patients under physician guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory treatments.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and operate respiratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure documentation compliance.
• Support safe patient care practices.
• Mentor staff, assisting with onboarding and orientation processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and cardio-respiratory diagnostics.
• Ability to assess patient needs and execute therapeutic procedures effectively.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting staff development.