Description
SUMMARY
Provide specific, well-defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Clifton Springs Nursing Home
DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy
SCHEDULE: Day shift, 12-hr. shifts, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Weekend requirement is either every other weekend or every third weekend
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
- Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal/pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.
- Read and evaluate physicians’ orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
- Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
- Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
- Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
- Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, and EKG machines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- An associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or an equivalent certificate is required.
- Six months of experience, including clinical rotations completed as part of the educational process
- Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required
EDUCATION:
- AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
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:
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE: $23.64 - $31.52
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.
