Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift & Weekend Coverage

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY. The role involves implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, administering therapies, and educating patients and families.

Strong collaborative work with the care team is required, with ACLS on file and ongoing patient data monitoring. Requirements include an associate degree in Respiratory Care, NY RT or RTT with NBRC CRT, and current ACLS within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• New York State RT license with registration or RTT license with NBRC CRT.
• ACLS certification (current) within one year of hire.

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 procedures 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 procedures of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

NY RT license / RTT with NBRC CRT

ACLS certification (current)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, NY. The role involves implementing care plans, evaluating cardiopulmonary status, administering therapies, and educating patients and families.

Strong collaborative work with the care team is required, with ACLS on file and ongoing patient data monitoring. Requirements include an associate degree in Respiratory Care, NY RT or RTT with NBRC CRT, and current ACLS within one year of hire.