Description
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a sharp Respiratory Therapist at UR Medicine Thompson Health! We are a premier healthcare provider in the Finger Lakes region. You will enjoy a competitive pay rate, generous benefits, free onsite parking, an excellent staffing model and a caring, modern, high-tech environment!
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 9hr day shifts.
Pay Range: $36.00 - $45.00 (based on experience)
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: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed, and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued, and your successes celebrated.
- 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
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Maintains the functional accuracy of all laboratory instrumentation by performing routine maintenance and quality control as required by the equipment manufacturer and regulatory agencies.
- Performs routine pulmonary diagnostic procedures
- Assist in the development and maintenance of policies & procedures.
- Ensure that all procedures are performed safely, consistently and accurately in accordance with policies & procedures.
- Performs data collection, analysis, computation, and report generation for all tests performed.
- Acts as a technical resource and support person for the pulmonary physicians and other ordering providers.
- Maintains knowledge of the correct process for documentation of patient care and billing.
- Participates in the training of students and orientation of new employees as needed.
- Participates in patient and family education.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate supply inventory.
- Demonstrates an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all members of the patient care team.
- Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health team.
- Contributes to patient outcomes by participating in interdisciplinary processes.
Qualifications:
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions (NYSED OP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Required - Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program - Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Preferred - Graduate of a Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy program - Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Required - 3 years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Pay Range: $36.00 - $45.00
Starting Pay: Based on Experience
Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply
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