Registered Respiratory Therapist

Adirondack Medical Center • Saranac Lake, NY

200d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team. The R.R.T. utilize his/her knowledge, judgement and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients under his/her clinical practice. The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall provide therapy that may include application and monitoring of medical gases, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway placement and care, broncho pulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. There may be required on-call coverage (i.e. additional job responsibility can include, sleep study testing, E.E.G.s, E,K.G.s, P.F.T.s and ABGs) during hours that are not staffed by R.T. department.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Currently Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Possess a current NYS license.
• Ability to work on feet most of the day.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients.
• Apply and monitor medical gases.
• Provide mechanical ventilator support.
• Perform artificial airway placement and care.
• Conduct broncho pulmonary hygiene procedures.
• Administer pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures.
• Participate in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related to respiratory care.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Benefit Time (PTO and Sick days)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree