Salary: 25.06-37.60 USD

　　Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

　　Shift: Shift 3

　　Status: Full Time FTE: 0.920000

　　Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

　　Hours: 6:00pm to 6:00am

　　Summary:

　　Provides treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory related concerns or insufficiencies in accordance with established policies, practices and standards. Performs patient assessment and delivers care per patient need and/or physician order including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Administers various types of medical gas delivery devices and responsible for medical gas cylinders. Provides respiratory support via non-invasive, positive pressure devices, and mechanical ventilation and administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. The Respiratory Therapist/Technician monitors, Also responds to emergency team calls and codes. Responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning of respiratory therapy equipment. Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

　　Responsibilities:

　　EDUCATION

　　Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

　　Must possess valid New York State Respiratory Therapist license to practice Respiratory Therapy

　　Should possess Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

　　May work with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed physician or Respiratory Therapist, as outlined in Title VIII Education Law Article 164 section 8506

　　BLS/CPR certification required within three months of hire

　　EXPERIENCE

　　One (1) year of previous clinical experience preferred, however new graduates with a limited Respiratory Therapist permit will be considered

　　Orientation and training to the essential functions of the position is expected to be completed during the introduction period

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills

　　Must possess the ability to assess/interpret patient data and draw appropriate conclusions

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Frequent exposure to infectious diseases/blood and body fluids

　　Works with a variety of medical gases

　　May require variable work schedules to maintain a 24/7 operation, including overnight shifts and weekend/holiday work time. Responsible to carry/respond to a pager when on duty

　　REQNUMBER: 25836