Respiratory Therapist (Full Time 36 Hours) Newark-Wayne Community Hospital

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Ontario
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

SUMMARY In any patient care setting, 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. STATUS: Full Time 36 hours LOCATION: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care SCHEDULE: Day/Night ATTRIBUTES Associate's 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. 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) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran 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.

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