$8.79 per hour |
PART_TIME |
July 20th, 2025
SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public.
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
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 patients 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:
Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993.
OR
New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire.
EDUCATION:
AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), 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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$36.05 - $47.38CITY:
NewarkPOSTAL CODE:
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 employees Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
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