Registered Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Night Shift
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides personalized respiratory care using clinical knowledge, attention to detail, compassion, and analytical skills. The role is based at St. Mary's Campus, 55 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611, in the Respiratory Therapy department. It is full-time and scheduled for night shifts of 12 hours, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a weekend rotation every other weekend. The therapist evaluates patients’ histories, physical exams, vital signs, and respiratory care orders; develops and updates care plans; collaborates with the healthcare team; documents assessments and clinical parameters; and adjusts treatment based on patient response. The role also includes educating patients and communicating clinical updates, as well as participating in the instruction and orientation of team members, students, and allied health professionals. The position requires an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, qualifying New York State licensure and NBRC credentials, effective communication, and demonstrated clinical excellence. Respiratory therapy graduates must hold an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and an RTT license, and obtain RRT credentials within one year of hire. A bachelor's degree and recent acute care experience are preferred.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a healthcare-related field.
- New York State license as a Respiratory Therapist (RT), or New York State license as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with active NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- For Respiratory Therapy graduates: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and New York State RTT license; must obtain NBRC RRT credentials within one year of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Recent acute care experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities
- Review and evaluate each patient's history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders.
- Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.
- Initiate and update respiratory care plans for patients according to department policy and procedure.
- Collaborate with other healthcare team members to implement the plan of care.
- Monitor and document pertinent clinical parameters and assessments for assigned patients.
- Modify treatment techniques based on patient response.
- Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.
- Communicate information about patients' clinical status to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Participate in instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
