Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

1d • $37 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Director of Respiratory Services and other hospital personnel in assuring continuity of quality respiratory care. The therapist is called on to use their knowledge to assess patients and assists in developing appropriate care plans. Respiratory staff will address adverse reactions to therapy or medications. Staff will address all patient respiratory needs including respiratory distress or failure and utilize skills, initiative and independent judgement to assist in critical situations. Authorized to accept verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory care. Responsible to assure that quality respiratory care is delivered to all patients as per orders and/or schedule. Staff performs all aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance to department policies and procedures. Respiratory staff may be required to go on patient transports, in house, as well as, to other facilities. Staff may plan and provide Respiratory Care in-service programs to hospital staff as needed. Staff must be flexible with their schedule and may be required to work variable shifts, weekends and holidays. Respiratory staff adheres to the professional standards of the National Board for Respiratory Care, the New York State Education Department, and Canton Potsdam Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of American Medical Association approved two year Respiratory school or equivalent.
• Current NYS Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician license from NYS Department of Education.
• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Current AHA BLS certification at hire.
• AHA ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care
• RPFT qualification
• CCRP certification
• Clinical experience in general respiratory therapies, critical and emergent respiratory therapies as one would receive in an approved two year school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Respiratory Director to align operational goals with organizational strategic plans by maintaining awareness of internal and external factors impacting success.
• Supports development and monitoring of operational objectives and metrics, communicates performance outcomes, and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Implements evidence-based quality indicators, continuous improvement processes, and safety risk mitigation strategies; provides training on quality methodologies and goals.
• Assists in managing operations to meet financial standards, reduce waste, and ensure safety and efficiency using IT systems and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Delivers exceptional service by prioritizing the needs of patients, physicians, and staff in all operational decisions and initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree