Respiratory Therapist II

4 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist II to join our team at Ellis Medicine. As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care, including routine floor work, emergency care, and arterial blood gas sampling.

Key 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.
  • Ensures a seamless transition to the oncoming shift by conveying timely and accurate report of patient status and related hospital activities.
  • Ensures that care rendered by Respiratory Therapists is provided in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.
  • 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 RT, Clinical Coordinator, RC Manager, and the Director on departmental performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist with a Applied Associates in Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care (RC).
  • Ability to effectively communicate with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing.
  • Commitment to teamwork and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and attention to detail.
  • Previous experience with clinical instruction, preceptor, or teaching experience a definite plus.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  • Maintain 30 Continuing Education Units for the licensure period.
  • Acute or sub-acute Respiratory Therapist experience >2 years.
  • One of the following: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care, Healthcare Management, or related subject; Asthma Educator-Certification (AE-C); Advanced Critical Care Specialist (ACCS); Neonatal –Pediatric Specialist (NPS); Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT); Registered Pulmonary Function Technician (RPFT); Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); or other credentialed courses will be evaluated.

Physical Requirements:

  • The position is located indoors under normal working conditions.
  • Ability to push/pull 25 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table.
  • Ability to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing, and using photo copiers.
  • Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or work station for a prolonged period of time, in addition to being able to squat, stand, and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance.

Ellis Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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