Respiratory Therapist I

Department/Unit: Cardio-Respiratory Services Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $65,102.17 - $100,908.37 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) expectation and role. Responsible to interpret and follow physicians orders. Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture. Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles. Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation. Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority. Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff. Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) role. Qualifications Associate's Degree of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care - required 1-3 years as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required 1-3 years with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital) - required 1-3 years with emergency department procedures - preferred 1-3 years of exposure to the management of neonatal patients - preferred 1-3 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience - preferred Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others (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 AMCs Code of Conduct and the AARCs 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. RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire - required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required ACLS Upon Hire - preferred Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New Yorks Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · 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 Anchored in the states historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the regions largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only childrens hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.