Respiratory Therapy Technician - Unity Hospital

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Unity Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician for the Unity Respiratory Therapy Department. The 36-hour per week night schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with every-other-weekend rotation.

The role emphasizes assessment, therapy, equipment handling, education, and problem resolution during the assigned shift. Qualifications include a Respiratory Therapy Program, an AAS or higher in respiratory therapy, NYS RTT license, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a respiratory therapy program is required.
• AAS or higher in respiratory therapy is required.
• New York State RTT license required.
• CRT credential NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, administer, educate, and observe respiratory therapy as ordered.
• Maintain competency on current modalities and equipment.
• Participate in ongoing education and department meetings.
• Assist in development of policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Support equipment evaluation, inventory, and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in intradepartmental respiratory committees and other assigned committees.

Skills

RT care

Patient interaction

Observation & assessment

Education

AAS in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapy TechnicianDepartment: UnityRespiratory Therapy Location: Unity HospitalHours Per Week: 36 hoursSchedule: Night 3x12 hour shifts 7pm to 730am Every other weekend rotation

SUMMARYProvide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Heath System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.
• Demonstrates continued competency on all current respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
• Actively participate in current and continuing education and development of respiratory care.
• Actively participate in regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.
• Assist in expansion of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provides consistency in the application of those objectives.
• Actively participate and support department improvement, expansion, growth, objectives, and goals.
• Supports respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.
• Supports the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.
• Responsible to actively serve and participate in one intradepartmental respiratory committee.
• Participates on other committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS

• Respiratory Therapy Program.
• AAS or advanced degree in respiratory therapy program is required.
• NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) required.
• CRT credential per NBRC required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS

• Recent acute care experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions
• RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of Professions

PAY RANGE

$31.52 - $41.24 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.