RRT

Job Opportunity

Position Summary: Under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT), performs therapeutic procedures to include oxygen and other medical gas therapy/administration, administration of aerosolized medications through established modalities, implements and monitors established departmental protocols and/or organizational clinical care maps, patient assessment (chest auscultation, oximetry, pulse, respiration's, blood pressure, clinical and subjective observations), diagnostic procedures (arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, ECG), CPAP and NPPV ventilator support and management. Provide basic patient/family education relative to respiratory disease processes, interventions, and outcomes to hospitalized and outpatient.

The pay range for this position is 26.27 - 41.61.

Education/License/Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a program in Respiratory Therapy Technology or a Respiratory program
• NY State Respiratory Therapy Technician license required

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to providing identified services:

• a) Reviews the Medical Record to obtain pertinent clinical information as appropriate, consults licensed RT as necessary.
• b) Implements and/or administers all prescribed treatment modalities and diagnostic testing, obtains guidance/supervision in implementation of protocols/clinical pathways.
• c) Ensures all pertinent patient/family education has been provided.
• d) Seeks appropriate counsel to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and continuum of care is provided.
• e) Consistently provides accurate thorough documentation in the Medical Record as identified per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.

• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in the following areas relative to Respiratory Care Equipment:

• a) Disassembles and reassembles ensures proper function.
• b) Ensures equipment is compliant with appropriate Preventative Maintenance requirements prior to patient use.
• c) Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• d) Maintains appropriate stock par levels, assists with ordering and stocking procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental Policies and Procedures as identified.
• Complies with all organizational and departmental requirements as identified:

• a) AEUR
• b) CPR
• c) Annual Physical
• d) Departmental Meetings
• e) All other mandatory in-services / requirements

• Assists with specific projects and/or reports as assigned.
• Demonstrates ability in developing skills of personnel to include Respiratory Care Nursing and Ancillary staff in Respiratory Care Policies and Procedures, equipment/therapy protocols, and/or diagnostic procedures as assigned.

About Us:

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit integrated practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Orthopedic Surgery Residency as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.