Description
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: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy
SCHEDULE: Night Shift, 12-hr. shifts 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Health System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
ATTRIBUTES
- Recent acute care experience preferred
- 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 procedures 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 professionals
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- AAS in a health care-related field
- Required Licensure / Certification Skills: NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist (RT); NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with NBRC active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- RESPIRATORY THERAPY GRADUATES: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and must obtain NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of hire.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate clinical excellence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Recent acute care experience preferred
EDUCATION:
- AS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of Professions
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions
PAY RANGE: $44.50 - $44.50
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
