Respiratory Therapist I

4 weeks ago

Schenectady, New York, United States Ellis Medicine Full time
Job Summary:

Ellis Medicine is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will provide direct patient care, including routine floor work, emergency care, and arterial blood gas sampling. You will also receive report of patient status from previous shift and configure assignments to available resources.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care, including routine floor work, emergency care, and arterial blood gas sampling.
Receives report of patient status from previous shift and configures assignments to available resources.
Monitors completion of patient care assignments, new orders for services, and other key activities.
Provides assistance to other therapists where necessary.
Monitors and anticipates need for additional equipment and supplies.
Provides for a seamless transition to the oncoming shift by ensuring that a timely and accurate report of patient status and related hospital activities are conveyed.
Ensures that the care rendered by the Respiratory Therapists is provided in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures and/or clinical practice guidelines.
Provides for the orientation of new employees to the department by serving as the designated preceptor.
Ensures that incident reports are completed in a timely and accurate fashion where indicated.
Coordinates and participates in the provision of in-services for Respiratory Care and Nursing staffs.
Works collaboratively with the Lead Respiratory Therapist, Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care Manager, and the Director on departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Utilizes various quality improvement techniques, including the PDCA cycle, to identify problems, guide corrective recommendations, and monitor process improvement.
Participates in chart audits, provides input, and makes recommendations regarding policy and procedures.

Requirements:
Registered Respiratory Therapist with a AAS in Respiratory Care.
Alternatively, individuals working in the MSHC RC Smoking Cessation will be required to hold the following specialty credentials CTTS and/or Master CTTS.
Alternatively, individuals working in the MSHC RC Department will be required to hold the following specialty credentials CPFT and/or RPFT and the AE-C and/or COPD educator.
Alternatively, individuals working in the BWC RC Department will be required to hold the following specialty credentials NRP.
Must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in/by the State of New York.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Ability to effectively communicate with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing.
A commitment to teamwork and innovative problem-solving skills are a must.
Ability to prioritize and attention to detail are requisite.
Previous experience with clinical instruction, preceptor, or teaching experience a definite plus.
All Therapists will be required BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Two (2) years' experience and maintain 30 CEU's for the licensure period-must work towards this annually.

Benefits:
Ellis Medicine has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings.
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This level should be assigned to a therapist who is learning and incorporating the mission statement and standards of behavior of his/her hospital facility.
This therapist should have completed the basic competencies, and provides satisfactory respiratory therapy with minimum supervision.
Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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