Respiratory Therapist-Senior - Acute Care

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, MN

4d • $38 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Therapist works in patient care settings to implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, administer respiratory treatments and therapies, and educate 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 new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
• Two years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care; part-time and per diem experience will be prorated.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration.
• Current NBRC RRT credential for Respiratory Therapists entering the field after September 1993.
• Current ACLS certification required within one year of hire, except for respiratory therapists employed in non-acute pulmonary or long-term-care areas.

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree