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Albany Medical Center lists this Resp Therapist I opportunity in albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department/Unit: Cardio-Respiratory Services
Work Shift: Weekend_Night (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$70,068.00 - $108,605.00
The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. RT-Is are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) expectation and role.
Responsible to interpret and follow physicians orders.
Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture.
Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles.
Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.
Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority.
Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff.
Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) role.
Qualifications
Associates Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required
1-3 years as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required
1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required
1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred
1-3 years of exposure to the management of neonatal patients - preferred
1-3 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience - preferred
Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others (including children).
Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.
Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMCs Code of Conduct and the AARCs Code of Ethics.
This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).
The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.
The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.
Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.
Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
ACLS Upon Hire - preferred
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Who can apply
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