Respiratory Therapist
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Hurley
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
To perform with technical competence a full range of respiratory
care procedures for all age patients. RESPONSIBILITIES Performs
routine respiratory therapy to include aerosol therapy, oxygen
therapy, bronchodilator therapy and chest physiotherapy. Sets up
mechanical ventilator and monitors patient response to mechanical
ventilation as prescribed in the Respiratory Care Department
Manual. Explains and provides to the patients an understanding of
the procedures taking place, expectation they may have and answers
to allay fear and gain acceptance and cooperation of the patient.
Responsible for ABG puncture and analysis, basic machine
maintenance and troubleshooting, reviewing Quality Control,
critical values notification as prescribed in the blood gas policy
and procedure manual, RTs with more than six years experience may
be responsible for Delegated Supervisory duties that may include:
performs competencies of therapists, reviews blood gas results
daily, review of QC for shifts, trends, corrective actions, review
of Daily Maintenance Log, review of Error Log for follow up,
advanced troubleshooting as required, maintain equipment and
records, perform Quality assurance and acting as a resource.
Respiratory therapists with more than six years experience will be
educated and competencied on their Delegated Supervisory duties.
Participates in basic life support by maintaining the patient
airway, CPR, and use of manual resuscitator. Participates in
advanced life support by emergency intubation when certified.
Maintains all equipment and supplies in clean, well-repaired
condition. May wash and clean various apparatus or prepare for
sterilization. Adheres to infection control/protocol to maintain
asepsis and to prevent the spread of nosocomial infection.
Clinically competent in all aspects of respiratory care to include
a demonstrated knowledge of growth and development in the care of
patients of all ages, an understanding of the range of treatment
needed by patients of all ages and ability to obtain and interpret
information in terms of the patients needs. Attends professional
meetings and/or seminars as part of professional development,
including 2 1/2 of departmental meetings for full time employees.
Accurately and completely documents all care and all required logs
to ensure patient safety and to meet regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE 1 yr. experience preferred,
new graduates will be considered EDUCATION Graduate of an AMA
approved program in Respiratory Care LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NYS
License as a Respiratory Therapist, new hires must have their RRT
within 6 months OTHER BLS required, ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days
of start date. S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification within 1 year of start
date.
Keywords: WMCHealth, Albany , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Hurley, New York
