Join Rochester Regional Health as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering quality respiratory care and supporting patients in critical situations. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Respiratory Services in assuring quality respiratory care
Assess patients and develop appropriate care plans
Address patient respiratory needs including respiratory distress or failure
Accept verbal and telephone orders from physicians for respiratory care
Perform all aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance with department policies and procedures
Plan and provide Respiratory Care in-service programs to hospital staff as needed
Required Qualifications
Graduate of American Medical Association approved two year Respiratory school or equivalent
Current NYS Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Technician license from NYS Department of Education
Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care or equivalent
Current AHA BLS certification at hire
AHA ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care
RPFT qualification
CCRP certification
Clinical experience in general respiratory therapies, critical and emergent respiratory therapies