Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Department: BGMC Respiratory Therapy Location: Buffalo General Medical Center Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Per-Diem Scheduled Work Hours: Variable Shift 9

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to all patients requiring treatment.

Education And Credentials

AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, New York State Respiratory Therapist License upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 90 days from hire. For BGMC- all RT's hired on or before 1/26/2021 will have until 7/31/2021 to obtain ACLS and must remain current. New hires/transfers as of 1/26/2021 must obtain ACLS within six (6) months of date of hire/transfer and must remain current. Thirteen (13) hour shift employees, who bid on a position in another thirteen (13) hour shift department, and who is accepted for that position, will have the right to continue to be scheduled thirteen (13) hours even if the job is posted as a twelve and one-half (12 œ) hour shift.

Experience

For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.

Working Conditions

Essential: Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00 FTE: 0.200000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No With Rotation: No Work Arrangement: Onsite Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC Requisition ID#: 10254 Grade: T17 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 37.87 - $47.94

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