Respiratory Therapist - [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist implements and updates respiratory care plans in patient care settings. The role includes cardiopulmonary evaluation; administering respiratory therapy treatments; and providing education to patients, families, healthcare team members, students, and the public. Evaluation includes acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data, performing diagnostic tests, and conducting respiratory-care-related history and physical assessments. Treatment includes administering and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases), environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care and maintenance, bronchopulmonary hygiene, respiratory-care-related pharmacologic agents, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The therapist documents patient and family education, precepts orienting team members and students on rotations at RRHS affiliates, and provides public education upon request. This per-diem position is based at Unity Living Center in Rochester, New York. The schedule is a day shift with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received before September 1993; or New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license and active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials.
Current ACLS certification required within one year of hire; respiratory therapists in non-acute Pulmonary or Long-Term Care areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate patient records, including history, physical examination, vital signs, and respiratory care orders.
Review and evaluate pertinent blood gas and laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograms, and radiology reports.
Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for patient situations.
Select, assemble, and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
Recommend, conduct, and document prescribed therapeutic procedures, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
Monitor and document pertinent clinical parameters and assessments for assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
Modify treatment techniques based on patient response.
Provide and document patient education about therapeutic procedures performed.
Initiate and update respiratory care plans as applicable and according to department policy and procedure.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to implement the plan of care.
Maintain ACLS certification and initiate appropriate emergency resuscitation procedures.
Communicate patients’ clinical status to appropriate healthcare team members according to departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in instruction and orientation of respiratory care team members, students, and other allied health professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.