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SUMMARYAs a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility thats certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, youll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But thats just the beginning. Were not just a hospital; were a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.
STATUS
: Per DiemLOCATION
: Canton Potsdam HospitalDEPARTMENT:
Respiratory ServicesSCHEDULE:
12 hour shifts
ATTRIBUTESA minimum of an Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required.
New York State Respiratory Therapist license required
ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
RESPONSIBILITIESPatient 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 patients 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
UNION:LPN Technical (CPH)
Note:
Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES /
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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:$35.42 - $52.55The 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.