Job Information
Catholic Health Practitioner Respiratory Care MSMH in Lewiston, New York
Salary: 35.91-44.23 USD
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.166667
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 8am-9pm, possible 6am-7pm, 1 weekend / 1 weekday shift/month, rotating holidays
Summary:
Provides cardiopulmonary respiratory therapy to the inpatient and outpatient populations as ordered by a physician, according to established standards and practices.
Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Either: (1) Associates Degree with Certification in Respiratory Therapy or (2) Graduated from High School or equivalent, and has completed an approved one (1) year certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology or a Respiratory program determined by the Department to be equivalent and at least five (5) years of experience required
Licensed New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician require, New York State Respiratory Therapist license preferred
BLS within (2) two months of employment
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) months of experience as a license eligible Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answer telephones
Maintain logs
Maintain patient charts
Proofread documents
Research information
Schedule appointments
Adding Machine
Calculator
Diagnostic equipment
Fax
Photocopier
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards
May be exposed to toxic chemicals
Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Handles emergency or crisis situations
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
May make home visits
Required Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Face Protection
Gown
Lab Coat or Apron
Mask
Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
Sterile Medical Gloves
REQNUMBER: 30378