Respiratory Specialist

Respiratory Specialist

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Under general supervision by the Supervisor, Manager, and Director of Respiratory Care Services and working closely with the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services, the Respiratory Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of all policies and procedures. The Respiratory Care Specialist performs all roles and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Specialist is competent to provide services to patients in the neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations. The Respiratory Care Specialist assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates respiratory care related to patient needs at the expert level. The Respiratory Care Specialist contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork, assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes, and state and federal law, and provides leadership to department staff, serving as a resource and mentor. The Respiratory Care Specialist assists the Respiratory Supervisor, Manager, and Director with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, and operational duties. The Respiratory Care Specialist will provide clinical training regarding respiratory care to Nursing staff and Providers. The respiratory specialist shall be required to be a member of a committee and lead and take ownership of a PI project. In addition, participates in ongoing departmental research and hospital-sponsored educational activities. Objectives also include assuring a total quality experience for all patients requiring respiratory care.

Responsibilities include:

• To insure continued effectiveness and improvements in the Respiratory Care Unit.
• To insure effectiveness and improvement in the Respiratory Care Unit operations.
• To assist the provider in the restoration of normal respiratory function in acute and critically ill patients.
• To assist the provider in accurately assessing and identifying acute changes in the cardiopulmonary status of critically ill patients.
• To ensure that respiratory therapy is appropriately ordered throughout the hospital by participating in the respiratory care protocol evaluation system.
• Educate the patients, medical staff, respiratory, nursing, and related health care students in current respiratory care procedures and theories.
• Actively participate in the hospitals Performance Improvement program for Respiratory Care Services.
• Laboratory testing is performed following established policies and procedures only after training is completed.
• Required responsibilities for all Respiratory Care Service Providers Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Transition of care coordination from hospital to home. DME equipment, home care services, oxygen, insurance regulation compliance to assure patient coverage.
• Ability to collaborate with Intensivists, Pulmonologists, Cardiac Surgeons, General Surgeons and Neurosurgeons.
• Act as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor for students from multiple Respiratory Care College programs.

Education/Qualifications:

• 2 Year/Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, required or...
• Graduate of a COARC accredited school of Respiratory Care as required by NYS to obtain a NYS License, required
• 4 Year/Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Care, preferred

Experience:

• 5 years clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist/Technician, required
  • Broad knowledge of respiratory care procedures, respiratory equipment, patient evaluation using protocol systems, and hemodynamic monitoring, required

Licensure/Certificates:

• NYSRTT (Current NYS license as a Respiratory Therapist), required
• RTT (NBRC certification), required
• BLS - Basic Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire), required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months from date of hire), required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred (required within 6 months of date of hire), required
• NRP - Neonatal Life Support, preferred

Skills:

• Computer Skills
• Communication
• Interacting with People
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception, walking
• Constant fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Bassett Healthcare Network's commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

USD $36.76/Hr. USD $55.13/Hr.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.