Respiratory Therapy Tech - Clifton Spring Hospital

Job Title: Respiratory Therapy Tech
Department: Respiratory Care Services           
Location:  Clifton Spring Hospital, 2 Coulter Rd, Clifton Springs NY 14432
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Schedule: Day/ Night, 12 hour shifts, 7pm to 730am or 7am to 730pm with rotating weekend and holiday
 

SUMMARY

Provide specific, well defined respiratory care procedures under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use ventilators and various oxygen devices and aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.

• Work with patients in areas such as the emergency room, neonatal/pediatric intensive care, and surgical intensive care, treating conditions including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and pneumonia.

• Read and evaluate physician’s orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.

• Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.

• Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.

• Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.

• Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.

• Prepare and test devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators and EKG machines.

• Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.

• Explain treatment procedures to patients.

• Clean, sterilize, check and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

• Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.

• Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.

• Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments and incentive spirometer treatments.

• Recommend and review bedside procedures, x-rays, and laboratory tests.

• Interview and examine patients to collect clinical data.

• Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate

• Six months experience to include clinical rotations completed as part of the educational process.

• New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.