Resp Therapist I

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

2d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. RT-I’s are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. An active Basic Life Support certificate is required; active ACLS certification is preferred.

Requirements

• Possess active NYS Respiratory Therapist License that contains an up-to-date CE profile and is free of any disciplinary action.
• At least 1 year of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment
• New Graduate of a CoArc- approved Respiratory Care Program (experience based on clinical rotations).
• Active Basic Life Support certificate is required
• Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (Minimum – Associate Degree).
• Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English.
• Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.
• Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children).
• Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record.
• Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.
• Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.
• Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).
• Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).
• The individual must invoke confidence in customers by always maintaining professional dress and demeanor.
• The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.
• Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form.
• Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider.
• Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.

Nice To Haves

• active ACLS certification is preferred.
• Both Pediatric and adult critical care skills are highly desirable.
• Experience with emergency department procedures is highly desirable.
• Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is desirable.
• Experience with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital).

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures
• Maintain patient records
• Select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree