Lead Respiratory Therapist

Unity Hospital

Full time

REQ_216463

Job Title: Lead Respiratory TherapistDepartment: Unity Respiratory Therapy Location: Unity HospitalHours Per Week: 36 hoursSchedule: Night 3x12 hour shifts 630pm to 7am Every other weekend rotation

SUMMARY

The Lead Respiratory Therapist f unctions as a working shift resource, provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization of, assignment and coverage of workloads. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Possess, maintain, and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Providers.

• Provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff during assigned shift in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization, assignment, and coverage of workloads.

• Responsible for resolving call offs during shift and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for following shift. Responsible to take call in a regular rotation and appropriately address any issues that may present. Provides coverage in absence of department leadership or for other Senior Therapists.

• Assist in current and continuing education and development of the Respiratory Therapists, including a continued and annual competency program and new employee orientation. Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.

• Assist in development and implementation of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives.

• Assist in the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness.

• Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple agencies and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, exploring, and high school programs.

• Responsible to actively chair, develop, organize, oversee, and track one intradepartmental respiratory committee, as well as serve on one additional intradepartmental committee. Participates on interdepartmental committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate is required

• Recent acute care experience

• 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 (RT) license with current registration

• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapist entering the field after 9/1993

PREFFERED QUALIFICTIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

EDUCATION:

AS

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

RT - Respiratory Therapist - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.87 - $50.43

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.