Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist- Oswego HospitalThe Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory diagnostic testing, respiratory care, and electrocardiogram testing to patients of all ages, from newborn through geriatrics. Duties include testing for diagnosis, treatments, rehabilitation, patient teaching, in addition to cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.The Respiratory Therapists will be an integral part of:Treating patients by using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and respiratory medications.Consulting with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans.Provide complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment, such as caring for patients who are life support in the Intensive Care UnitTeach patients how to use medications and equipmentPerform regular checks on patients and equipmentAssist in using and updating evidence based therapies and protocols to treat a wide variety of patients.Current NYS Licensed Respiratory Therapist required. CPR required. One year or more previous hospital experience, or in a healthcare setting preferred. On site orientation is approximately 4 weeks. ACLS and PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.Pay Range: $36.05-$41.20/hrEmployee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYOswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.