Respiratory Therapist I

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

6d • $55,896 - $83,844

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist 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.

Requirements

• Formal academic training in phlebotomy or equivalent direct patient care education - required
• Associate's Degree
• Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (minimum Associate’s Degree) - required
• New Graduate of a CoArc- approved Respiratory Care Program (experience based on clinical rotations) - required
• 1-2 years' phlebotomy experience (preferably in a hospital setting). - required
• 1 year of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required
• Experience with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital). - required
• Meets all core competencies as a Phlebotomist l.
• 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 Albany Medical Center’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 maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times.
• The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR (BLS) certification Upon Hire - required
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Active NYS License up-to-date CE profile and is free of any disciplinary action Upon Hire - required
• Upon Hire - required
• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric and adult critical care skills - preferred
• Experience with emergency department procedures - preferred
• Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is desirable - preferred
• ACLS ACLS certification Upon Hire - preferred

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees