• Respiratory Therapist I

    Albany Medical Center (Albany, NY)


    Department/Unit:

    Cardio-Respiratory Services

    Work Shift:

    Night (United States of America)

    Salary Range:

    The Registered Respiratory Therapist I is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician.

    Qualifications

    + Formal academic training in phlebotomy or equivalent direct patient care education - required

    + Associate's Degree Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (minimum Associate’s Degree) - required

    + New Graduate of a CoArc- approved Respiratory Care Program (experience based on clinical rotations) - required

    + 1-2 years' phlebotomy experience (preferably in a hospital setting). - required

    + Pediatric and adult critical care skills - preferred

    + 1 year of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment - required

    + Experience with emergency department procedures - preferred

    + Experience with patient transport (both inter- and intra-hospital). - required

    + Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is desirable - preferred

    + Meets all core competencies as a Phlebotomist l.

    + Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English.

    + Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes.

    + Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children).

    + Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record

    + Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division.

    + Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations.

    + Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing).

    + Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by Albany Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and the AARC’s Code of Ethics.

    + This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA).

    + The individual must invoke confidence in customers by maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times.

    + The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.

    + Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR (BLS) certification Upon Hire - required

    + ACLS ACLS certification Upon Hire - preferred

    + RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Active NYS License up-to-date CE profile and is free of any disciplinary action Upon Hire - required

    + Upon Hire - required

     

    Physical Demands

     

    + Standing - Constantly

    + Walking - Constantly

    + Sitting - Rarely

    + Lifting - Frequently

    + Carrying - Frequently

    + Pushing - Occasionally

    + Pulling - Occasionally

    + Climbing - Occasionally

    + Balancing - Occasionally

    + Stooping - Frequently

    + Kneeling - Frequently

    + Crouching - Frequently

    + Crawling - Occasionally

    + Reaching - Frequently

    + Handling - Frequently

    + Grasping - Frequently

    + Feeling - Constantly

    + Talking - Constantly

    + Hearing - Constantly

    + Repetitive Motions - Constantly

    + Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

     

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

     

    Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

     

    Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

     

    Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.