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.
OFFERINGS
- Sign-On Bonus
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- Benefits Effective Date of Hire
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
- Employee Referral Program
- Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Certification Pay
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, Unity Hospital, and United Memorial Medical Center
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
A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required.
New York State Respiratory Therapist license required
ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
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 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
EDUCATION:
- AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
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:
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $35.00 - $46.00
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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.