What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHMC - CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST position at North Star Health Alliance?
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 127-bed community hospital and regional referral center. Claxton-Hepburn includes 67 acute-care beds, a 10-bed intensive care unit, a 10-bed birthing center, a 28-bed acute adult mental health unit, and a 12-bed children & adolescent behavioral health unit. The medical center provides primary care to nearly 40,000 residents of Ogdensburg and surrounding communities and regional services to the 108,000 people of St. Lawrence County.
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center has an active medical staff of more than 50 physicians representing most specialties.
Regional and countywide services include radiation and medical oncology provided by the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, dialysis treatment provided by the Dr. Ravinder N. Agarwal Renal Center, the Rev. Thomas T. Patterson Wound Healing Center, and a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging department.
Mission
To enhance health and life with compassion and excellence.
Vision
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and its partners will be the leaders in providing and coordinating the highest quality care for all of the North Country through collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
Values
Compassion
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We are caring and courteous and treat others with dignity and respect.
Teamwork
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Together, we accomplish more by setting high standards, fostering communication, and being dependable.
Integrity
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We are trusting and trustworthy in our dealings; our behavior is consistent with our thoughts, feelings, and values.
Innovation
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We look for creative ways to meet people's needs and continuously improve our services.
Excellence
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We are accountable to meet the quality and service expectations of our patients and physicians.
Performs all facets of Respiratory Care, including oxygen and aerosol therapy, ABG’s sampling, ventilation, airway maintenance, oxygen and stock rounds, pulmonary function testing, oximetry studies, cleaning & disinfecting of equipment, all clerical work associated with preceding and other duties as assigned. Provide education to both out patients as well as family members. Give detailed instructions for patients as they are discharged in regards to respiratory care.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist, NBRC Credentialed Respiratory Therapy Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Must maintain current BLS certification. Must have advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology of all ranges of patients and the ability to assess and treat across the age range of patients served.
Requirements: Bending, lifting, standing, walking
Check out our hospital: https: https://www.claxtonhepburn.org/
As well as our town: https://www.ogdensburg.org/
*The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton Hepburn Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Salary : $33 - $40
