Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Education

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Clifton Springs, NY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Services team. You will implement care plans, evaluate cardiopulmonary status, administer therapies, and educate patients, families and staff within a 36-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour day shifts.

Weekend rotation and on-call as needed support the care continuum. The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care (or equivalent) and NY licensure; ACLS within one year; NBRC CRT

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record for each patient.
• Reviews data such as blood gas, hemodynamics, ECG and radiology reports.
• Advises on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.
• Selects and checks respiratory care equipment for function and cleanliness.
• Recommends and documents prescribed therapies including meds, oxygen, ventilation and airway care.
• Monitors and documents clinical parameters and assessments.
• Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
• Provides patient education for procedures performed.
• Initiates and updates respiratory care plans as applicable.
• Works with the health care team to implement the plan of care.
• Maintains ACLS and initiates emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Communicates patient status to team per policies.
• Participates in teaching of staff and students in respiratory care methods.

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Clifton Springs, NY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Services team. You will implement care plans, evaluate cardiopulmonary status, administer therapies, and educate patients, families and staff within a 36-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour day shifts.

Weekend rotation and on-call as needed support the care continuum. The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care (or equivalent) and NY licensure; ACLS within one year; NBRC CRT