HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.Sign on bonus eligiblePaid Time Off & HolidaysBenefits Effective Date of HireTuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramSame Day Pay through Daily PayPension Plan Retirement Plan Employee Discounts SUMMARY As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital and Nursing Home DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care - Inpatient and Long Term CareSCHEDULE: Day; 3 x 12's (630am to 7pm with rotating Weekends and Holidays) ATTRIBUTESA minimum of an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required.New York State Respiratory Therapist license requiredACLS certification (current) required within one year of hireRecent acute care experience preferredExcellent communication skills Exceptional customer serviceRESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care. Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedure and techniquesPlanning & Documentation. Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient responseEducation & Communication. Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding patient's clinical status to appropriate members of healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students and other allied health professionalEDUCATION:AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.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:$35.00 - $46.00CITY:Clifton SpringsPOSTAL CODE:14432The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.