Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care
Rochester Regional Health System
Rochester, New York 14611

Job Description

SUMMARY

As a Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.


STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus

DEPARTMENT: Long Term Acute Care

SCHEDULE: Days 7A-7P or Nights 7P-7A available


SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE


ATTRIBUTES

  • Recent acute care experience required
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service


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


KEYWORDS: #SJO

EDUCATION:

AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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.



Contact Us

PI124913778

Education Required:

2 Year Degree - AA

Employment/Position Type:

Full Time

Travel:

Up to 10% Travel
Date Posted : 10/16/2020

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