administer respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the
public. By working on assignments and/or floating through Rochester Regional Health facilities, you provide care where it?s needed most.

Key Responsibilities:
? Reviews and evaluates existing data in the patient record including patient history, physical exam, current vital signs, admission and
current respiratory care orders for each patient assigned.
? Reviews and evaluates other pertinent data, such as blood gas and other laboratory results, hemodynamic monitoring,
electrocardiogram, and radiology study reports, specific to each patient assigned.
? Advises providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniques for a given patient care situation.
? Selects, assembles, and checks respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness.
? Recommends, conducts and documents prescribed therapeutic procedure of all types, including medication administration, airway care,
bronchial hygiene, oxygen and aerosol therapy, ventilator support, and monitoring and diagnostic procedures.
? Monitors and documents all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients according to departmental policies
and procedures.
? Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response.
? Provides and documents patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.
? Initiates and updates respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure as applicable.
? Works collaboratively with other members of the health care team to implement the plan of care.
? Maintains BLS & ACLS certification and initiates optimum emergency resuscitation procedures.
? Communicates information regarding patient?s clinical status to appropriate members of health care team according to departmental
policies and procedures.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Attributes:
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Minimum Qualifications:
? Associate?s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.
? 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
? BLS & ACLS certification (current)
Required Licensure/Certification:
? New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993.
OR
? New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).