Senior Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Senior Respiratory Therapist

Department: Unity Respiratory Therapy

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Schedule: Day/Night 3×12 hour shifts 630am to 7pm or 630pm to 7am Every other weekend rotation

Sign- On Bonus: up to $15,000

SUMMARY

Senior Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatments and therapies, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. Senior Respiratory Therapist will also provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing as acting clinical supervisor for an assigned shift.
• Managing the respiratory care case load in outpatient service areas such as ElderONE on a regular basis.
• Performing chart audits.
• Participating in quality and safety initiatives.
• Reviewing and updating policies, procedures and competencies.
• Assisting with evaluation of new products and equipment.
• Learning and performing new tasks outside the regularly performed assignments, e.g., pulmonary functions, bronchoscopy assisting, arterial line insertion, endotracheal intubation.
• Reviews 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation.
• Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
• Recommends, 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.
• Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
• Provides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.
• Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care.
• Maintains ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
• Communicates information regarding patient’s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals in methods of administration of respiratory care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required
• 2 years previous full time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part time and per diem experience will be pro-rated to determine eligibility.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration
• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapist entering the field after 9/1993
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire

EDUCATION:

AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist – The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RT – Respiratory Therapist – New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

For 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.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$37.08 – $48.41

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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