Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Albany, NY
Express Healthcare Staffing NY
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Education:
Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (Minimum – Associate Degree).
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
Possess active NYS Respiratory Therapist License that contains an up-to-date CE profile and is free of any disciplinary action
Experience:
At least 3 years of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment; Both Pediatric and adult critical care skills are highly desirable.
Experience with emergency department procedures is highly desirable.
Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is desirable.
Experience with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital).
EPIC EHR Experience required
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Communication Skills: Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English. Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children).Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations. Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
Professional Skills: Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA). The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor. The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
Reasoning Ability: Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider. Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.