Respiratory Therapist-Senior - Acute Care
About The Position
The Senior Respiratory Therapist works in a patient care setting to implement and update care plans, conduct 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 new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings. This is a full-time position in Respiratory Care at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with rotating day and night shifts from 7 to 7:30 and a weekend rotation of four shifts per four-week block.
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 to determine eligibility.
- Current New York State Respiratory Therapist license and registration.
- Current NBRC RRT credential for Respiratory Therapists who entered 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.
- Ability to meet the role’s moderate clinical physical demands, including standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments.
- High sensory acuity, sustained focus, and decision-making under pressure, including responding to emergencies and alarms.
- Ability to work amid potential exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation; TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
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 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
