Ambulatory Pulmonary Clinic at FFT - Respiratory Therapist – Level 3 (JC)

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Job Location (Full Address):

395 West St, Canandaigua, New York, United States of America, 14424

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

500641 Pulmonary Lab - SMH Nursing

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCA 215 H

Compensation Range:

$38.00 - $51.30

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the area leaders, accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards. Assumes an expanded role which includes but is not limited to assuming the charge therapist role, serving as a resource, participation in the design and/or implementation of new techniques/ guidelines related to respiratory care and prepare and/or coordinate educational offerings for clinical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Provides instruction in respiratory therapy for technicians, nurses, and residents. Plans and conducts orientation and classroom instruction on routine and non-routine respiratory therapy procedures. - Performs special and complex procedures, including but not limited to, setting up and/or troubleshooting nitric oxide, HFOV, and MRI ventilator. Functions independently in the ED and the OR with a vent and/or nitric oxide. Provides instruction to others on special and complex procedures. - Directs and supervises work of Level 1 and 2 staff for assigned areas. - Performs and/or reviews laboratory analyses, such as blood gas analyses. Ensures consistent technical accuracy of such procedures and results. - May participate in the development and implementation of new techniques, guidelines, and protocols related to respiratory care. May develop and coordinate educational offerings for staff. May develop and oversee process improvement/quality assurance projects. May perform developmental research assignments with an M.D./Nurse Practitioner. May chair, oversee and coordinate a committee, which improves the quality and delivery of patient care. - Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and 3 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required - Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist New York State license upon hire required and - BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required

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