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Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

University of Vermont Health

Plattsburgh, NYFull-time$39.73–57.61/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$39.73–57.61/hr
Location
Plattsburgh, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist CertificationNew York State Respiratory Therapist LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling, oximetry, and FeNO testing, and coordinates DSME needs for clinic patients, working independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under physician guidance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pulmonary Function TestingArterial Blood Gas SamplingOximetryFeNO TestingDSME CoordinationHome Care ProcessesDME Processes

Qualifications

Graduate of an Approved Respiratory ProgramNBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist CertificationNew York State Respiratory Therapist LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationCertified Pulmonary Technologist CertificationHome Care and DME Experience

Full job description

Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0090237

Category:

Cardiology & Respiratory Care

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Location:

206 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Department:

CVPH - Pulmonology

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Day

Hours:

6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Estimated Hours per Week:

40

Bi-Weekly Hours:

80

Weekend Needs:

As Scheduled

Pay Rate:

$39.73 - $57.61 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply withinseven (7) daysof the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.

Primary Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm

Secondary Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm & 8:00am-4:30pm

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including, but not limited to pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetery, FeNo testing. In addition to the diagnostic testing a significant component of the position is the coordination and processing of DSME needs for clinic patients. The RRT works independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of the pulmonary clinic physicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Skills Required:

  1. Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs required.

  2. Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

  3. New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS licensure as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date required.

  4. BLS required and ACLS preferred.

  5. Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred.

  6. Experience in home care and DME relevant processes preferred.

As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.

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