Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

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 intubation, 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, and working collaboratively as a team player. Prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner is essential. The position may require working holidays, weekends, or shifts other than normally scheduled.

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.
Making rapid clinically sound decisions independently, efficiently, and effectively.
Compliant in Ethical and legal standards of care.
Maintains professionalism within the organizations internal and external customers.
Thoroughly reviews the Medical Record to obtain pertinent clinical information.
Evaluates data, assesses patient objectively and subjectively and recommends diagnostic testing and therapies appropriately.
Implements and/or administers all prescribed testing, therapies and/or protocols appropriately in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided.
Determines appropriateness of and participates in recommending modifications to respiratory care treatment plans through dialogue and discussion with other healthcare providers, to include physicians.
Consistently provides accurate, thorough documentation in the Medical Record as identified per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to Respiratory Care.
Attend department meetings and actively engage.
Maintain yearly competencies both Departmental and legal.
Collaborates with the Respiratory team, Physicians, and Nursing to provide the best patient care.
Participation in employee skills labs or competencies are mandatory.
Annual Physical and fit testing required.
Email daily RT equipment update.
ACLS Current

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (must obtain Registry within 6 Months of hire)
NRP (within 6 Months of Hire)
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Within 1 year of Hire)

Responsibilities

Administer treatment and perform Respiratory Therapy modalities throughout multiple healthcare settings.
Be knowledgeable and competent using mechanical ventilation and artificial airway.
Take charge responsibility and act as the Physicians assistant for intubation.
Assist during Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Treat and manage mechanical ventilated patients of all age groups.
Demonstrate knowledge or principles of growth and development.
Work as a team player.
Prioritize job duties in a safe and timely manner.
Clean, maintain and document all Respiratory Equipment.
Support Corning Hospital's Customer Service initiatives.
Utilize time to departments and organizations best advantage: Consistently maximizes productivity and efficiency, strives to meet assigned deadlines, exhibits initiative and accepts personal responsibility, and demonstrates sound judgment.
Fully support and utilize the organization's Performance Improvement process: Participate in established activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and assist in working towards resolution.
Exhibit sound work ethic: Consistently report to work on time, remain until the end of scheduled shift as necessary, and exhibit willingness to modify scheduled work hours.