Registered Respiratory Therapist
Albany, NY
Trusted Talent
Nights

Description:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures and maintain patient records.
• Select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (Minimum Associate Degree).
• Possess an active NYS Respiratory Therapist License with an up-to-date CE profile, free of disciplinary action.
• At least 3 years of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment.
• Experience with both Pediatric and adult critical care skills is 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.
• Active Basic Life Support certificate required; active ACLS certification preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English.
• Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
• Communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English.
• Possess computer skills for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
• Apply basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
• Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations, including medication dosing.
• Perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Maintain professional dress and demeanor.
• Accountable for personal performance.
• Understand to carry out written instructions and troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders.
• Prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.

Comments:

• Number of Positions: 1
• EMR experience required: EPIC