Respiratory Therapist-New Graduate, All Locations

Job description

Rochester General Hospital (RGH)

nNewark-Wayne Community Hospital

nUnity Hospital

nClifton Springs Hospital

nUMMC - North Street Campus

nFull time

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nSUMMARY In any patient care setting, the Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. Evaluation shall include the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, and performance of history and physical related to respiratory care. Therapy shall include the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilator support, artificial airway care and maintenance, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Education shall include providing and documenting education to patient and family, acting as a preceptor for both orienting team members and students assigned to rotations at RRHS affiliates, and providing public education upon request.

nRESPONSIBILITIES

nnnReviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.

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nnReviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.

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nnAdvises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation.

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nnSelects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.

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nnRecommends, conducts and documents prescribed therapeutic procedure of all types, including medication administration, airway care, bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.

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nnMonitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.

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nnModifies treatment techniques based on patient response.

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nnProvides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.

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nnInitiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.

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nnWorks collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care.

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nnMaintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.

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nnCommunicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures.

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nnParticipates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.

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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.

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n nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ​

nnnA ssociate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.

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nnNew York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

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nnACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire. Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (Pulmonary or Long Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement.

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n nEDUCATION:

nAS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

nLICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

nACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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$36.77 - $48.33

nCITY:

nRochester

nPOSTAL CODE:

n14621

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

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