Resp Therapist-RRT-PD

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital commits to excellence in all we do by providing care that is state of the art, compassionate, and patient centered. Every person, every time. Job Details DUTIES: Performs all functions of a respiratory therapist. Reads, signs, and transcribes physician orders accurately. Promptly calls physician for clarification of orders or medication when necessary. Maintains department records and files. Documents treatments and medication on patient charts. Always respects the confidentiality of patient records. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a minimum of an AAS Degree. Must be registered, certified, or registry-eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Therapist by the N.Y.S. Dept. of Education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires knowledge of mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and other medical equipment utilized to deliver various modalities of respiratory treatments to the patient. Must have computer skills to include laboratory information systems and hospital information systems. Salary Range USD $42.30 - USD $54.68 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.