Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works in a patient care setting to implement and update care plans, evaluate cardiopulmonary function, administer respiratory therapy, and educate patients, families, team members, students, and the public. Evaluation includes acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data; performing diagnostic tests; and obtaining respiratory-care-related history and physical information. Therapy includes applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, providing mechanical ventilator support and artificial-airway care, performing bronchopulmonary hygiene, administering pharmacologic agents related to respiratory procedures, and providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Education includes providing and documenting patient and family instruction, precepting orienting team members and students at RRHS affiliates, and providing public education upon request. This position is based at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. The schedule is 36 hours per week on rotating 12-hour shifts, 7–7:30, with four weekend shifts per four-week block and no on-call requirement. The posted pay range is $36.77–$48.33 per hour; actual pay may vary based on position details and FTE, experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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; alternatively, a New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license and active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials.
Current ACLS certification is required within one year of hire, except for respiratory therapists employed in non-acute Pulmonary or Long Term Care areas.
Required education: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate patient records, including history, physical examination, vital signs, and respiratory care orders.
Review and evaluate pertinent clinical data, including 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 in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Modify treatment techniques based on patient response.
Provide and document patient education regarding therapeutic procedures performed.
Initiate and update respiratory care plans as applicable under department policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to implement care plans.
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 in respiratory care administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.