Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Care Services SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Respiratory Care Services in Buffalo, NY. This role offers part-time hours with benefits, focusing on providing care and support for patients with respiratory issues. Responsibilities include treatment administration, patient education, and equipment handling in accordance with health standards.

Benefits

Part Time with Benefits

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Valid NY State Respiratory Therapist license required.
• CRT or RRT credentials preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory concerns.
• Performs patient assessments and administers medical gases and therapies.
• Educates patients and families about their respiratory health and available support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Data Assessment

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS/CPR certification

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Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 0.613333

Salary: 30.14-45.20 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.613333

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:00am to 6:00pm

Summary

Provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory related concerns or insufficiencies in accordance with established policies, practices and standards. Performs patient assessment and delivers care per patient need and/or physician order including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Administers various types of medical gas delivery devices and responsible for medical gas cylinders. Provides respiratory support via non-invasive, positive pressure devices, and mechanical ventilation and administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. The Respiratory Therapist/Technician monitors, Also responds to emergency team calls and codes. Responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning of respiratory therapy equipment. Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

Responsibilities

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Must possess valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license to practice Respiratory Therapy
• Should possess Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• May work with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed physician or Respiratory Therapist, as outlined in Title VIII Education Law Article 164 section 8506
• BLS/CPR certification required within three months of hire
  
  

Experience

• One (1) year of previous clinical experience preferred, however new graduates with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit will be considered
• Orientation and training to the essential functions of the position is expected to be completed during the introduction period
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must possess the ability to assess/interpret patient data and draw appropriate conclusions
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent exposure to infectious diseases/blood and body fluids
• Works with a variety of medical gases
• May require variable work schedules to maintain a 24/7 operation, including overnight shifts and weekend/holiday work time. Responsible to carry/respond to a pager when on duty

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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