Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends - Night Shift

Rochester Regional Health

2d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in patient care settings by implementing and updating care plans, performing cardiopulmonary evaluations, administering respiratory therapy treatments, and educating patients, families, team members, students, and the public. Evaluation includes acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting physiological data, performing diagnostic tests, and conducting respiratory-care-related histories and physical examinations. Therapy includes applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems; supporting mechanical ventilation; maintaining artificial airways; providing bronchopulmonary hygiene; administering pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures; and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The role also documents patient and family education, precepts orienting team members and students assigned to rotations at RRHS affiliates, and provides public education upon request. This is a full-time position in the Respiratory Department at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. The schedule is a night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., for 36 hours per week.

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 a New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license and active National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials.
Current ACLS certification is 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 patient history, physical examination, vital signs, and respiratory care orders.
Review and evaluate pertinent clinical data, including blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograms, and radiology reports.
Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for patient care 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 for therapeutic procedures performed.
Initiate and update respiratory care plans for patients according to department policy and procedure, as applicable.
Work collaboratively with other health care team members to implement plans of care.
Maintain ACLS certification and initiate optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
Communicate patient clinical status to appropriate health care 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 methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.