Respiratory Therapist II - Days

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II is a competent, fully capable respiratory therapist who has met the role’s core clinical skills. The therapist works with a patient-centered and team-oriented perspective, demonstrates sound problem-solving, and responds to routine and unexpected situations with confidence, flexibility, and a positive attitude. The role is expected to produce complete and accurate work and serve as a positive role model for peers. The therapist provides direct respiratory patient care and helps coordinate assignments, coverage, equipment, supplies, and shift handoffs. The role supports department orientation and staff education, ensures care follows applicable policies and clinical practice guidelines, and contributes to quality improvement and performance initiatives. Ellis Medicine describes itself as an equal opportunity employer. The stated salary range is $33.07–$54.10 per hour; pay depends on experience, skills, and education, and may vary by location.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care.
Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of New York.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Effective verbal and written communication, with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
Commitment to teamwork and innovative problem-solving.
Ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail.
BLS and ACLS certifications are required for all therapists.
Must maintain 30 continuing education units (CEUs) during the licensure period and work toward this annually.
Two years of acute or sub-acute Respiratory Therapist experience, as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical instruction, preceptor, or teaching experience is a plus.
For the stated experience/qualification pathway, a bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare Management, or a related subject, or one of the listed credentials: AE-C, COPD Credentialed, ACCS, NPS, CPFT, RPFT, or CTTS.
For individuals working in MSHC RC Smoking Cessation: CTTS and/or Master CTTS specialty credentials.
For individuals working in the MSHC RC Department: CPFT and/or RPFT and AE-C and/or COPD educator specialty credentials.
For individuals working in the BWC RC Department: NRP specialty credential.
Instructor certification in one of BLS, ACLS, NRP, or PALS.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, including routine floor work, emergency care, and arterial blood gas sampling.
Receives patient-status reports from the previous shift and configures assignments according to available resources.
Monitors patient-care assignments, new service orders, codes, transports, transfers, and STAT calls; reallocates assignments and coverage when needed.
Assists other therapists as necessary.
Anticipates equipment and supply needs and obtains them in a timely manner for the facility and other campuses.
Provides a seamless shift transition by conveying a timely and accurate report on patient status and related hospital activities.
Ensures respiratory therapists provide care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
Orients new department employees as a designated preceptor and completes and signs off on the department-specific orientation checklist.
Ensures incident reports are completed accurately and promptly when indicated.
Coordinates and participates in in-service education for respiratory care and nursing staff.
Collaborates with the Lead RT, Clinical Coordinator, RC Manager, and Director on departmental performance-improvement initiatives.
Promotes consistent delivery of respiratory care services and works to eliminate process variations.
Uses quality-improvement techniques, including the PDCA cycle, to identify problems, recommend corrective actions, and monitor improvements.
Participates in chart audits and provides input and recommendations regarding policies and procedures.