Registered Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Rotating Shifts

Job Title:  Registered Respiratory Therapist Department:  Respiratory Location: Unity Hospital | 1555 Long Pond Rd | Rochester, NY 14626 Hours Per Week:  36 Schedule:  12 hour shifts - Rotating shift - Days: 7a - 730p Nights: 7p - 730a. - Every other weekend; No on-call

SUMMARY Provide assessment, therapy, equipment, assistance, education, and problem resolution to all customers at Unity Heath System during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.

• Demonstrates continued competency on all current respiratory therapy modalities and equipment in all patient care areas of the hospital including both acute and sub acute care.

• Actively participate in current and continuing education and development of respiratory care, including new employee orientation. Actively participate in regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.

• Assist in expansion of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Provides consistency in the application of those objectives. Actively participate and support department improvement, expansion, growth, objectives, and goals.

• Supports the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.

• Supports respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.

• Responsible to actively serve and participate in one intradepartmental respiratory committee. Participates on other committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates of Applied Science in health care related field

• NYS License as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) OR NYS License as Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) with NBRC active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

• RESPIRATORY THERAPY GRADUATES: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. NYS License as a Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) and must obtain NBRC credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of hire.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate clinical excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Recent acute care experience preferred.

EDUCATION: AS LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED), RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE: $36.77 - $48.33 CITY:

Rochester POSTAL CODE:

14626 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.