What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Medicine position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
SUMMARY
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: 1561 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY
DEPARTMENT: Pulmonary Clinic
SCHEDULE: Days, Monday - Friday
ATTRIBUTES
- Recent acute care experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional customer service
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care. Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques
- Planning & Documentation. Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient response
- Education & Communication. Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding patient's clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students and other allied health professional
EDUCATION:
- AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $46.00
Salary : $35 - $46
