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 & HolidaysRelocation AssistanceBenefits Effective Date of HireTuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessEmployee Referral ProgramSame Day Pay through Daily PayAdvancement Opportunities Certification Pay

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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 AdvocatesRanked 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)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), 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:

$31.27 - $37.37

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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.