About this opportunity
Albany Medical Center lists this Resp Therapist II opportunity in albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
nPart time
n71654
nDepartment/Unit:
nCardio-Respiratory Services
nWork Shift:
nWeekend_Day (United States of America)
nSalary Range:
n$70,068.00 - $108,605.00
nThe Registered Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) 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. 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. Reflects clinical expertise and some leadership ability in the primary area of practice. Skill sets to include but are not limited to adult/pediatric care, iNO, Inhaled Veletri, Esophageal Pressure monitoring and catheter placement, bronchoscopy assist, APRV, Bedside PFTs, Respiratory Protocols and Pathways, iSTAT. 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. The RT-II will be regarded as a mentor and a resource by the less experienced staff by virtue of employment at AMC and clinical expertise. RT II application to departments' career progression ladder is required.
nEssential Duties and Responsibilities
nnnUnderstands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist II (RT-II) expectation and role.
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nnResponsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders.
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nnAbility to triage workload and complete accordingly.
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nnUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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nnKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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nnRepresentative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture.
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nnExemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles.
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nnAssists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.
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nnUnderstands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority.
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nnPromotes a safe environment for patients and staff.
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nnUnderstands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the RT-II role.
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n nQualifications
nnnAssociate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required
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nn1-3 years of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required
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nn1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required
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nn1-3 years of both pediatric and adult critical care skills - preferred
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nn1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred
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nn1-3 years of management of neonatal patients - preferred
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nnAbility to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
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nnAbility to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others (including children).
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nnMust possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
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nnAbility to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
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nnSimple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.
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nnAbility to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
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nnAbility to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics.
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nnThis includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).
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nnThe individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.
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nnThe individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
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nnUnderstanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.
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nnAbility to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.
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nnAble to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.
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nnRRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required
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nnBCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
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nnACLS Upon Hire - required
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n nEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Physical Demands
nnnStanding - Constantly
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nnWalking - Constantly
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nnSitting - Rarely
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nnLifting - Frequently
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nnCarrying - Frequently
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nnPushing - Occasionally
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nnPulling - Occasionally
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nnClimbing - Occasionally
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nnBalancing - Occasionally
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nnStooping - Frequently
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nnKneeling - Frequently
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nnCrouching - Frequently
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nnCrawling - Occasionally
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nnReaching - Frequently
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nnHandling - Frequently
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nnGrasping - Frequently
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nnFeeling - Constantly
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nnTalking - Constantly
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nnHearing - Constantly
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nnRepetitive Motions - Constantly
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nnEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
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n nWorking Conditions
nnnExtreme cold - Rarely
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nnExtreme heat - Rarely
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nnHumidity - Rarely
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nnWet - Rarely
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nnNoise - Constantly
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nnHazards - Frequently
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nnTemperature Change - Rarely
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nnAtmospheric Conditions - Rarely
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nnVibration - Rarely
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n nThank 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.
nThank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
nAlbany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
nThis 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:
nAccess 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.
nAlbany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
nAlbany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits ( including:
n· Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
n· A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
nAnchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
nAlbany Medical Center ( , along with Columbia Memorial Health ( , Glens Falls Hospital ( , Saratoga Hospital ( , and the Visiting Nurses ( , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
Worksite address
albany, NY, 12237, US
Who can apply
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