Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Night shifts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for a per diem, 12-hour night shift. You will join Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's St. Peter's Health Partner's team delivering patient-focused respiratory care.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current NY State RT license. The pay range is $39.22–$51.77 per hour, with experience, skills, and education shaping pay. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Current NY State RT License

Responsibilities

• Gather data to assess a patient’s health status
• Assess patients according to age-related needs
• Observe, record and report symptoms, reactions and progress
• Administer and record prescribed medications and treatments
• Manage airway including intubations/extubations and tracheostomy care
• Provide health education to patients and communities

Skills

Respiratory therapy

NY State RT license

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: Respiratory Therapist – St. Peter's Hospital Per Diem 12 Hour Night Shift If you are looking for a per diem Respiratory Therapist position to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules

What you will do

As an RT you will work at assessing, treating and caring for patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders. In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, respiratory therapists perform relevant exams as well as set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.

Responsibilities

• Gather data to be able to accurately assess a patient's current health status
• Assess the patient according to the patient's physical or age related needs
• Observe, record and report symptoms, reactions and progress of patients
• Administer and record prescribed medications, treatments and diagnostic procedures
• Responsible for airway management including performing endotracheal intubations and extubations, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care and emergency life support procedures
• Provides extensive health education to patients and to the general population through community services

What you will need

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Current NY State RT License

Pay Range: $39.22- $51.77 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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