Summary
About this role
Department: Unity Respiratory Therapy
Location: Unity Hospital & St. Mary's Campus
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Schedule: Night 3x12 hour shifts 7pm to 730am Every other weekend rotation
Sign- On Bonus: up to $15,000
SUMMARY
Provide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Heath System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.
Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.
Demonstrates continued competency on all current respiratory therapy modalities and equipment.
Actively participate in current and continuing education and development of respiratory care. Actively participate in regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.
Assist in expansion of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Provides consistency in the application of those objectives. Actively participate and support department improvement, expansion, growth, objectives, and goals.
Supports respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.
Supports the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.
Responsible to actively serve and participate in one intradepartmental respiratory committee. Participates on other committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.
REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:
Respiratory Therapy Program.
AAS or advanced degree in respiratory therapy program is required. NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) required.
CRT credential per NBRC required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS:
Recent acute care experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$30.90 - $40.43CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Other facts
About Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives. Together, we find the best way forward to where you want to be. From western to northern New York, rest assured; we’ve got you covered. We see you. We’re with you. We’re here to uplift you—to treat people, not symptoms. To treat you well.
Our experience is nation-leading, neighbor-driven, and rooted in generations of real-life care. Today, we offer comprehensive care from 500+ locations, including 8 hospitals; more than 300 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.
Whatever you need, from every age, to every stage, across every service line, and every symptom... Whatever it is, we’re here for it.
Learn more about Rochester Regional Health at careers.rochesterregional.org.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
What you'll do
- The Respiratory Therapy Technician is responsible for providing assessment, therapy, equipment assistance, education, and problem resolution in respiratory care. They must maintain high clinical standards and actively participate in departmental improvement and education.
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