Respiratory Therapist- Senior - Acute Care - [ Weekends]

In any patient care setting, the Senior Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluations, administer respiratory therapy treatments and therapies, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. Senior Respiratory Therapist will also provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

• →Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
• →Therapeutic & Diagnostic Procedures: Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies, including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
• →Equipment Management & Monitoring: Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• →Collaboration & Communication: Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
• →Leadership & Training: Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate
• 2 years of previous full-time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part-time and per diem experience will be pro-rated to determine eligibility.
• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration
• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapists entering the field after 9/1993
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
• Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (pulmonary or long-term care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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.