Respiratory Therapist - [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist implements and updates care plans, performs cardiopulmonary evaluations, administers respiratory therapy treatments, and provides education to 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 physicals. Therapy includes applying and monitoring medical gases other than anesthetic gases, environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care and maintenance, bronchopulmonary hygiene, respiratory-care-related pharmacologic agents, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The position also includes documenting patient and family education, precepting orienting team members and students at RRHS affiliates, and providing public education upon request. This per-diem position is based at Unity Living Center in Rochester, New York, and is scheduled for day shifts of 12 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The posted pay rate is $44.50 per hour.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to September 1993; or 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 history, physical examinations, vital signs, and respiratory care orders.
Review 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 relevant clinical parameters and assessments according to 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 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 patient clinical-status information to appropriate healthcare team members according to departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in the instruction and orientation of respiratory care team members, students, and other allied health professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.