Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Schedule

• Part time, two 12-hour shifts (7:00 am to 7:30 pm)
• Includes rotating weekend & holidays

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Five weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Required Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology in all areas that pertain to the practice of respiratory care.
• Understands disease processes and their impact on the cardiopulmonary system.
• Possess technical skills in equipment operation as related to respiratory care.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide best-practice care and excellent outcomes for the patients.
• Exhibit flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Function as a team member, relaying clear and concise communication to ensure optimal patient care.
• Guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and hospital system.
• Exhibit the CARES values in all interactions within the health system.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced respiratory care procedures - 90%
• Performs all modalities in a timely fashion and according to policy and procedure.
• Cleans, processes, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Performs patient assessments & recommends changes to therapy from evidence based findings.
• Responds courteously & quickly to calls for service from internal & external customers.
• Responds quickly & in accordance with policy & procedure for all "Code" calls within the healthcare system.
• Communicates care needs clearly & effectively to coworkers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Accurately records all productivity - Documents all patient interventions in Epic or using downtime process
• Documents appropriately in supporting records such as the EMAR.
• Performs complete & correct billing entry to ensure accurate representation of services performed for billing purposed.
• Performs additional duties within scope of responsibility as required. - 5%
• Maintains health/education records and skills as required by licensure and healthcare system requirements. - 5%

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Licensed or has valid Permit as a Respiratory Therapist by New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED OP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required within three (3) months of start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification required within one (1) year of start date
• Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) required
• Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• New graduates may be hired into a Respiratory Therapist position pending determination by the director.

Pay Range

• $38.00 - $48.00
• Starting Pay: Based on Experience