Respiratory Therapist I

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

1d • $65,102 - $100,908 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. RT-I's are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) expectation and role. Responsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders. Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture. Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles. Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation. Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority. Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff. Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) role.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required
• 1-3 years as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required
• 1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required
• Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English.
• Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children).
• Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
• Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
• Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.
• Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
• Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).
• The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.
• The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
• Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.
• Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.
• Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred
• 1-3 years of exposure to the management of neonatal patients - preferred
• 1-3 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience - preferred
• ACLS Upon Hire - preferred
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures
• Maintain patient records
• Select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
• Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) expectation and role.
• Responsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders.
• Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture.
• Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles.
• Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.
• Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority.
• Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) role.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

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