What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Respiratory Therapist - Unity Hospital position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
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 Senior Respiratory Therapist, your strong knowledge, evaluations and recommendations are key to the successful treatment and comfort of patients. You are viewed by patients, families and staff as a necessary, helpful, and educational resource.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory
SCHEDULE: Day/Night 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am | Rotating Weekends and Holidays
ATTRIBUTES
Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required
- Three (3) or more years of previous full time critical care experience in respiratory care required
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluation & Development. Review and evaluate all pertinent and existing data in patient record; modify therapeutic techniques based on patient response; initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure
- Leadership. Advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques for individual patient care; recommend, conduct and document prescribed therapeutic procedures; coach, mentor and train new staff
- Equipment Management. Select, assemble and check respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness
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:
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $36.00 - $47.00
Salary : $36 - $47
