Respiratory Therapist- Senior - Acute Care - [ Weekends]
About The Position
The Senior Respiratory Therapist works in patient care settings to implement and update respiratory care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, administer respiratory treatments and therapies, and provide education to patients, families, healthcare team members, students, and the public. The role also provides administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department. Senior therapists may lead shifts, mentor staff, contribute to education and quality initiatives, and support inpatient or outpatient operations. This position is with the Respiratory Therapy Department at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia, New York. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or an equivalent certificate.
- Two years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care; part-time and per diem experience is prorated to determine eligibility.
- New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration.
- Current NBRC RRT credential for Respiratory Therapists who entered the field after September 1993.
- Current ACLS certification within one year of hire; respiratory therapists employed in non-acute pulmonary or long-term care areas are excluded from this requirement.
Responsibilities
- Review patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans.
- Advise providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Administer and document respiratory therapies, including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
- Prepare, check, and maintain respiratory equipment.
- Monitor clinical parameters and adjust treatment based on patient response.
- Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team and communicate patient status.
- Educate patients and families.
- Lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support department operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
