Registered Respiratory Therapist - Long-term Acute Care - (RRT - Acute)
Company: Club Staffing
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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Job Description & Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Long-term Acute Care - (RRT -
Acute)
StartDate: 01/31/2022Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1400.00 -
1500.00
The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that
is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform
respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and
patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as
outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an
active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist. An active Basic Life Support certificate is
required; active ACLS certification is preferred.EDUCATION:1.
Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (minimum:
Associate's Degree)2. Possess active NYS Respiratory Therapist
License that contains an up-to-date CE profile and is free of any
disciplinary action. EXPERIENCE: 1. At least 2 years of experience
as an RRT in an academic medical center environment; Both Pediatric
and adult critical care skills are highly desirable and/or2.
Experience with emergency department procedures is highly
desirable.3. Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is
desirable.4. Experience with patient transport (both inter- and
intra-hospital).COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Must be able to read, speak,
comprehend, and write English. Ability to read documents such as
physician orders and progress notes. Ability to communicate
cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English
(including children). Must possess computer skills that allow for
skillful navigation of the electronic medical record MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS:Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting,
multiplication, and division. Simple algebraic skills necessary in
many calculations. Ability to add fractions and decimals
(medication dosing).PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Ability to perform the job
in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined
by AMC's Code of Conduct and the AARC's Code of Ethics. This
includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards
(HIPAA). The individual must invoke confidence in customers by
maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times. The
individual is accountable for his/her own performance.REASONING
ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense. Understanding to carry out
instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form. Ability to
troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to
conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care
provider. Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for
service.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential job functions.While performing this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run (emergent
response), use hands to handle/manipulate objects or controls,
reach with hands and arms, perform CPR compressions, speak, and
hear (with and without stethoscope).Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and
depth perception.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and to push
and maneuver equipment on wheels weighing up to 200 pounds.WORK
ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials,
blood-borne pathogens, and various chemicals (see unit-specific
MSDS information). The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:All job requirements listed
indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability
deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job
description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employee will be
required to perform any other job-related instructions given by
their Supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations.
Required Qualifications
13 NY licensed RRT's
Preferred Qualifications
n/a
Facility Location
From its upscale urban culture to laid-back rural attractions and
beautiful natural surroundings, the New York's capital city offers
an exciting mix of things to do, see and experience. In addition to
historical sites, museums and a thriving nightlife, there is the
Mohawk-Hudson bikeway for joggers, walkers and cyclists, nearby
mountains for skiers and hikers and numerous lakes and rivers for
boaters, rafters, swimmers and fishing enthusiasts.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer
generous packages that include:
About the Company
Club Staffing, an AMN Healthcare company, is the leader in allied
healthcare staffing, with thousands of travel positions available
throughout the United States. We are dedicated to meeting the
unique needs of each allied healthcare professional; whether it's
travel, per diem, temp-to-perm, or permanent. We also offer more
therapist, laboratory and medical imaging jobs in more places than
other travel companies. AMN Healthcare is an
EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. - We encourage
minority and female applicants to apply.
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