Senior Respiratory Therapist
Rochester Regional Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Newark • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $37 - $48 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
- Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
- Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
- Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate
- 2 years previous full time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part time and per diem experience will be pro-rated to determine eligibility.
- New York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration
- Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapist 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
respiratory caremedication deliveryairway managementoxygen therapyventilator supportdiagnostic testingclinical data analysispatient monitoringtreatment adjustmentindividualized care plans
Soft Skills
communicationteam coordinationpatient educationmentoringleadershipquality initiative participationoperational support
Certifications
Associate’s degree in Respiratory CareNew York State Respiratory Therapist licenseNBRC RRT credentialACLS certification