Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Massena (NY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Massena Hospital to assist in delivering quality respiratory care across shifts. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and respond to respiratory distress while following department policies.

The role requires flexibility for variable shifts, weekends, and holidays and maintains certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP with ongoing education.

Formación

• Graduate of AMA approved two-year Respiratory school.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist license or Certified Respiratory Technician.
• Current AHA BLS certification at hire; ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months.
• NBRC certification.

Responsabilidades

• Review and evaluate patient data, history, vitals, and orders for each patient.
• Advise on respiratory care procedures and techniques for patient care.
• Select and check respiratory care equipment for proper function.
• Document prescribed therapies including medication administration and airway care.
• Monitor and document clinical parameters; adjust treatment based on response.
• Provide patient education on procedures performed.
• Initiate and update respiratory care plans; collaborate with the care team.
• Maintain ACLS certification and participate in emergency resuscitation.
• Communicate patient status to the health care team; mentor staff and students.
• Assist with patient transports and other duties as assigned.

Educación

Two-year respiratory therapy program

NYS Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC certification

AHA BLS certification

ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months

Descripción del empleo

Description Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Massena Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr, Massena, NY 13662
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Night Shift, 12 hour shift, 7pm to 7am; every other weekend rotation

SUMMARY

Assists the Director of Respiratory Services and other hospital personnel in assuring continuity of quality respiratory care. The therapist is called on to use their knowledge to assess patients and assists in developing appropriate care plans. Respiratory staff will address adverse reactions to therapy or medications. Staff will address all patient respiratory needs including respiratory distress or failure and utilize skills, initiative and independent judgement to assist in critical situations. Authorized to accept verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory care. Responsible to assure that quality respiratory care is delivered to all patients as per orders and/or schedule. Staff performs all aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance to department policies and procedures. Staff may plan and provide Respiratory Care in-service programs to hospital staff as needed. Staff must be flexible with their scheduleand may be required to work variable shifts, weekends and holidays.

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 initiation, management and extubation procedure.
• 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, to include accepting physician orders.
• 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.
• May be required to go on patient transports, in house, as well as, to other facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of American Medical Association approved two year Respiratory school.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician license from NYS Department of Education
• Current AHA BLS certification at hire
• ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• NBRC certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care
• RPFT qualification
• CCRP certification
• Clinical experience in general respiratory therapies
• Critical and emergent respiratory therapies as one would receive in an approved two year school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $36.13 - $53.60

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.