practitioner respiratory care msmh - Lewiston, NY , USA, United States - Catholic Health

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    Catholic Health Lewiston, NY , USA, United States

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    Description

    Salary:

    USD

    Facility:
    Mount St. Mary's Hospital


    Shift:
    Shift 3


    Status:
    Part Time w/Benefits


    FTE:

    Bargaining Unit:
    SEIU Local 1199


    Exempt from Overtime:
    Exempt: No


    Work Schedule:
    Nights with Rotation to Days Weekend and Holiday Rotation

    Hours: 6:30pm-7:30am, with possible rotation to 6am-7pm or 8am-9pm. Rotating weekends and holidays


    Summary:


    Provides cardiopulmonary respiratory therapy to the inpatient and outpatient populations as ordered by a physician, according to established standards and practices.


    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    • Either:
    (1) Associates Degree with Certification in Respiratory Therapy or (2) Graduated from High School or equivalent, and has completed an approved one (1) year certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology or a Respiratory program determined by the Department to be equivalent and at least five (5) years of experience required


    • Licensed New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician require, New York State Respiratory Therapist license preferred
    • BLS within (2) two months of employment

    EXPERIENCE

    • Three (3) months of experience as a license eligible Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred
    • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY


    • Answer telephones
    • Maintain logs
    • Maintain patient charts
    • Proofread documents
    • Research information
    • Schedule appointments
    • Adding Machine
    • Calculator
    • Diagnostic equipment
    • Fax
    • Photocopier

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
    • Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
    • Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes
    • Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards
    • May be exposed to toxic chemicals
    • Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
    • Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
    • Handles emergency or crisis situations
    • Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
    • May make home visits
    • Required Protective Equipment
    • Eye Protection
    • Face Protection
    • Gown
    • Lab Coat or Apron
    • Mask
    • Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
    • Sterile Medical Gloves

    REQNUMBER:
    24784