Respiratory Therapist- Senior - Acute Care - [ Weekends]

Rochester Regional Health • Batavia, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Therapist works in patient care settings to implement and update care plans, conduct cardiopulmonary evaluations, administer respiratory treatments and therapies, and educate patients, families, team members, students, and the public. The role also provides administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department. Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

This position is based 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 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 will be prorated to determine eligibility.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration.
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required for respiratory therapists entering the field after September 1993.
• Current ACLS certification is required 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 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 inpatient or outpatient operations.
• Provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

What This Job Offers

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