Registered Respiratory Therapist [Per Diem]

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: Per Diem             

LOCATION: Unity Hospital       

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

SCHEDULE: Night shift 12-hr. shifts 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.       

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 procedures 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 the patient's clinical status to appropriate members of the healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionals

EDUCATION:

AS

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)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:

$44.50 - $44.50Rochester14626

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 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.