Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Administer treatment and perform Respiratory Therapy modalities throughout multiple healthcare settings, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room. This role requires knowledge and competence in mechanical ventilation and artificial airways, acting as a Physician's Assistant for intubations, and assisting during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The therapist will treat and manage mechanical ventilated patients of all age groups, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles. A team player approach is essential, with the ability to prioritize job duties safely and efficiently. Flexibility with holidays, weekends, and scheduled hours is expected.

Requirements

An Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Respiratory Care (Therapy).
Current License to practice as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist in New York State.
Recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
2 years prior experience performing duties specifically in a critical care setting is required.
Ability to make rapid, clinically sound decisions independently, efficiently, and effectively.
Compliant in Ethical and legal standards of care.
Maintains professionalism within the organization's internal and external customers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with changes in patient acuity, including patient workload.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in areas commonly encountered in the care of patients with respiratory disease entities.
Thoroughly review the Medical Record to obtain pertinent clinical information.
Evaluate data, assess patient objectively and subjectively and recommend diagnostic testing and therapies appropriately.
Implement and/or administer all prescribed testing, therapies and/or protocols appropriately in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided.
Determine appropriateness of and participate in recommending modifications to respiratory care treatment plans through dialogue and discussion with other healthcare providers, to include physicians.
Consistently provide accurate, thorough documentation in the Medical Record as identified per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge and competence in areas relative to Respiratory Care.
Attend department meetings and actively engage.
Maintain yearly competencies both Departmental and legal.
Collaborate with the Respiratory team, Physicians, and Nursing to provide the best patient care.
NRP (within 6 Months of Hire)
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Within 1 year of Hire)
ACLS Current

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (must obtain Registry within 6 Months of hire)

Responsibilities

Administer treatment and perform Respiratory Therapy modalities throughout multiple healthcare settings.
Utilize mechanical ventilation and artificial airways.
Act as a Physician's Assistant for intubations.
Assist during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Treat and manage mechanical ventilated patients of all age groups.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development.
Work as a team player and prioritize job duties in a safe and timely manner.
Clean, maintain, and document all Respiratory Equipment.
Participate in employee skills labs or competencies.
Complete annual physical and fit testing.
Email daily RT equipment updates.
Support Corning Hospital's Customer Service initiatives.
Maximize productivity and efficiency in daily job responsibilities.
Meet assigned deadlines.
Exhibit initiative and accept personal responsibility for job requirements; assist co-workers as necessary.
Demonstrate sound judgment, assess situations, prioritize, consider alternatives, and select appropriate courses of action; consult appropriate established resources.
Participate in Performance Improvement process activities as assigned.
Identify opportunities for improvement and assist in working towards resolution.
Report to work at the start of the scheduled shift and return promptly after assigned breaks.
Remain until the end of the scheduled shift as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
Exhibit willingness to modify scheduled work hours as necessary.