What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Technician - Unity Hospital position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
- Pension Plan
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
SUMMARY
As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Unity Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory
SCHEDULE: Night 7pm to 7am | Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Rochester Regional Health gives our Respiratory Therapist the ability to grow their careers with unlimited earning potential on their own terms, through certification pay add-ons and advancement through our career ladder.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- RRH Recognized among Nation’s Top 3 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocates
- Ranked Top 1% Hospital in the nation 4 years in a row
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.
ORNew York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrate clinical excellence.
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 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 patient's 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
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $30.00 - $39.25
Salary : $30 - $39