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About the Role

Improve patient health by providing innovative, patient-focused respiratory care. This role is crucial in restoring normal respiratory function in critically ill patients according to established protocols and policies.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in restoring normal respiratory function in critically ill patients.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice.
Provide services to patients in the neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.
Precept and mentor other staff members.
Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives.
Provide high-quality respiratory care and low-level hemodynamic services.
Act as a clinical adjunct instructor for students from multiple Respiratory College programs.
Assess patient status and take appropriate action, including disease-based evaluation, management, and treatment.
Coordinate transition of care from hospital to home, including DME equipment, home care services, oxygen, and insurance regulation compliance.
Set up, monitor, and maintain continuous mechanical ventilation equipment.
Apply intensive bedside respiratory therapy techniques.
Document the effectiveness of all therapies administered in the medical record.
Assist the physician in specialized diagnostic procedures.
Perform routine and emergency arterial blood gas punctures.
Participate in the respiratory care protocol system to ensure appropriate respiratory therapy orders.
Evaluate patients for appropriate forms of respiratory care within 24 hours of admission.
Review patient assessment and medical history pertinent to protocol evaluation.
Classify the need for respiratory care for individual patients.
Present patient history and suggested therapeutic programs to physicians.
Assist the physician in accurately assessing and identifying acute changes in the cardiopulmonary status of critically ill patients.
Educate patients, medical staff, respiratory, nursing, and related health care students in current respiratory care procedures and theories.
Orient, in-service, and offer references to current scientific literature in respiratory care.
Participate in department yearly in-services and proficiencies.
Act as an active participant in monthly meetings.
Assess medical records daily for proper delivery and documentation of respiratory therapy procedures.
Perform concurrent audits during patient hospitalizations while receiving respiratory therapy.
Report PI matters in consort with the manager and director.
Develop and maintain a department PI/QA project and report findings monthly and quarterly.
Perform laboratory testing following established policies and procedures after training and competency completion.
Perform and document testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures.
Maintain and document testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures.
Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year as Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Technician.
Broad knowledge of respiratory care procedures, respiratory equipment, and patient evaluation using protocol systems.
Successful completion of Bassett’s Arterial Line Program within 6 months from date of hire.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional crouching, kneeling, stooping.
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking, walking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
Constant fit testing.
Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Skills

Computer Skills
Communication
Interacting with People
Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1 year

Education Level

NYS licensure as Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT)
BLS – Basic Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire)

Salary/Compensations

USD $33.96/Hr.
USD $50.94/Hr.

Benefits

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match

About the Company

Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to improving the health of its patients through an innovative, patient-focused culture.
Dedicated to making a difference in the health and quality of life for the population served and communities.

Equal Opportunity

Bassett Healthcare Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.