Certified Respiratory Therapist

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Avon
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARYProvide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Heath System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.--STATUS: Full Time (36 hours) LOCATION: Unity HospitalDEPARTMENT: Respiratory TherapySCHEDULE: NightsATTRIBUTES

• AAS or advanced degree in respiratory therapy program is required.
• Respiratory Only: Recent acute care experience preferred.--
• Ability to communicate effectively.--
• Demonstrate clinical excellence.--
• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) required.
• CRT credential per NBRC required.--RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assessment. Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.
  • Education. Actively participate in current and continuing education and development of respiratory care. Actively participate in regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.--Assist in expansion of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Provides consistency in the application of those objectives. Actively participate and support department improvement, expansion, growth, objectives, and goals.
  • Support. Supports respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.Respiratory Only: Supports the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness. EDUCATION AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 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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