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SUMMARY
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy
ATTRIBUTES
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Recent acute care experience preferred
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AAS in health care related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Recent acute care experience preferred.
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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Demonstrate clinical excellence.
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Required Licensure/Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) OR NYS License as Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with NBRC active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
RESPONSIBILITIES
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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
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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
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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
EDUCATION AS LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RT – Respiratory Therapist – New York State Education Department (NYSED); RTT – Respiratory Therapy Technician – 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.
