Registered Respiratory Therapist - Massena Hospital

Job description

SLH - MH Main

nFull time

nREQ_

nJob Title: Respiratory Therapist - Massena HospitalDepartment: MH Respiratory TherapyLocation: Massena Hospital- 1 Hospital Drive Massena, NY 13662 Hours Per Week: 40Schedule: 12 hour shift; every other weekend rotation

nSUMMARY:

nUnder the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Respiratory Therapy Director the Respiratory therapist performs all aspects of and assures continuity of quality respiratory care. Adhere to the professional standards of the National Board for Respiratory Care, the New York State Education Department and Gouverneur Hospital. The respiratory therapist at Gouverneur Hospital will be comfortable working in the emergency room, medical surgical floor and a transport setting.

nRESPONSIBILITIES:

nnnMust use initiative and independent judgment in critical situations.

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nnUses knowledge to address adverse reactions to therapy or medications including respiratory distress and failure.

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nnAuthorized to accept verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory care. Therapist will be expected to write orders for medications pertaining to the cardiopulmonary system which will be co-signed by the provider.

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nnAssists in the development of work methods, job planning, and the planning of patient rounds.

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nnTherapist will have knowledge of a wide variety of physiology and epidemiology of cardiopulmonary disease and dysfunction and proper knowledge of how to treat

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nnPlans and provides Respiratory Care in service programs to hospital staff as needed.

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nnResponsible to assure that quality respiratory care is delivered to all patients as per orders and/or schedule.

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nnPerforms all aspects of respiratory care including but not limited to Medication administration, Pulmonary Functions Testing, ventilation management, Intubation, and other modalities of Respiratory Care.

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nnAssists in the development and implementation of new services.

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nnPreform Electrocardiogram when needed.

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nnPerform Methacholine Challenge Testing when needed in the Pulmonary Function Lab

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nnTherapist will be expected to be part of a treatment team with all patients that they are consulted on. This includes admission, care during their stay and discharge planning.

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nnAdminister inhalation therapy as well as IV medication if they pertain to the cardiopulmonary system as applicable by the New York State scope of practice for the RRT.

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n nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

nnnNew York State License from NYS Department of Education.

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nnCertified with the National Board for Respiratory Care.

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nnCurrent BLS, ACLS and PALS certification by the American Heart Association

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nnTwo years of clinical experience in Respiratory care.

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n nUNION:

nCSEA (MH)

nNote: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

nEDUCATION:

nLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

nM - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

nFor disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

nAny physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

nPAY RANGE:

n$36.13 - $53.60

nThe listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

nRochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

nRochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Worksite address

rochester, NY, 14600, US

Who can apply

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