Respiratory Therapist - Senior

Rochester Regional Health; United States; Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist at Rochester General Hospital. The role involves leading shifts, updating care plans, and delivering a range of respiratory therapies in a 36-hour-per-week, 12-hour shift schedule (7:00–19:30 rotations) with four weekend shifts per four-week block.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, 2 years of critical care experience, NYS Respiratory Therapist license with current registration, NBRC RRT credential,

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time critical care experience in respiratory care.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration.
• NBRC RRT credential required for entrants after 1993 and ACLS certification within one year.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients and develop/update individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer and document respiratory therapies and diagnostic tests.
• Manage and monitor respiratory equipment and adjust treatments.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team and educate patients and families.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training during shifts.

Kenntnisse

Critical care experience

Leadership experience

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Senior Status: Full Time Department: Respiratory Care Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule: Day & Night 12-hour shifts, 7-7:30; 4 weekend shifs per 4-week block

SUMMARY: In any patient care setting, a Senior Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatments and therapies, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. The Senior Respiratory Therapist will also provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Therapeutic & Diagnostic Procedures: Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies, including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
• Equipment Management & Monitoring: Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
• Leadership & Training: Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate 2 years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part-time and per diem experience will be prorated to determine eligibility. New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapists entering the field after 9/1993 ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (pulmonary or long-term care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement

EDUCATION

AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $37.82 - $49.38 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621

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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.