Respiratory Therapist

UR Thompson Health•Canandaigua, NY

34d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a sharp Respiratory Therapist at UR Medicine Thompson Health! We are a premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region. You will enjoy a competitive pay rate, generous benefits, free onsite parking, an excellent staffing model and a caring, modern, high-tech environment!

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology in all areas that pertain to the practice of respiratory care.
Understands disease processes and their impact on the cardiopulmonary system.
Possess technical skills in equipment operation as related to respiratory care.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide best-practice care and excellent outcomes for the patients.
Exhibit flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
Function as a team member, relaying clear and concise communication to ensure optimal patient care.
Guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and hospital system.
Exhibit the CARES values in all interactions within the health system.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed or has valid Permit as a Respiratory Therapist by New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED OP) website
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required within three (3) months of start date
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required within one (1) year of start date
Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required

Nice To Haves

Current Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
New graduates may be hired into a Respiratory Therapist position pending determination by the director.

Responsibilities

Performs basic and advanced respiratory care procedures - 90%
Performs all modalities in a timely fashion and according to policy and procedure.
Cleans, processes, and troubleshoots equipment.
Performs patient assessments & recommends changes to therapy from evidence based findings.
Responds courteously & quickly to calls for service from internal & external customers.
Responds quickly & in accordance with policy & procedure for all "Code" calls within the healthcare system.
Communicates care needs clearly &effectively to coworkers and other members of the healthcare team.
Accurately records all productivity
Documents all patient interventions in Epic or using downtime process
Documents appropriately in supporting records such as the EMAR.
Performs complete & correct billing entry to ensure accurate representation of services performed for billing purposed.
Performs additional duties within scope of responsibility as required. - 5%
Maintains health/education records and skills as required by licensure and healthcare system requirements. - 5%