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Department/Unit:

Cardio-Respiratory Services

Work Shift:

Weekend_Night (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$65,102.17 - $100,908.37

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-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.

RT-I’s are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. An active Basic Life Support certificate is required; active ACLS certification is preferred.

Education:

+ Graduate of an AMA-approved program of Respiratory Care (Minimum – Associate Degree).

Licensure, Certification & Registration:

+ Possess active NYS Respiratory Therapist License that contains an up-to-date CE profile and is free of any disciplinary action.

Experience:

+ At least 1 year of experience as an RRT in an academic medical center environment; Both Pediatric and adult critical care skills are highly desirable.

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

+ Experience with emergency department procedures is highly desirable.

+ Exposure to the management of neonatal patients is desirable.

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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

+ Communication Skills: 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.

+ Mathematical Skills: 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).

+ Professional Skills: Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC’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 always maintaining professional dress and demeanor. The individual is accountable for his/her own performance.

+ Reasoning Ability: Understanding to carry out instructions (i.e., orders) furnished in written form. Ability to troubleshoot unclear or contradictory physician orders and to conduct dialogue with said physician(s) or other health care provider. Able to prioritize emergent vs. non-emergent requests for service.

Position Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-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.

RT-I’s are capable to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily as outlined in the annual competency assessment as well as possess an active NYS License to practice Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. An active Basic Life Support certificate is required; active ACLS certification is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Mission, Core Values and Service Excellence: Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee’s work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission. Demonstrates excellence in daily work. Actively participates in performance and quality improvement activities and works toward enhancing customer/patient satisfaction. Exhibits positive service excellence skills to patients, visitors and coworkers by greeting others in a friendly manner, keeping customers/patients/colleagues informed about progress, delays and changes. Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues and creating a collaborative work environment. Initiates open communication, conveys positive intent, offers assistance. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, colleagues by following established procedures and protocols, which address the needs of a diverse patient population and workforce. Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospitable environment, starting work on time, displaying a consciousness regarding costs, supplies and department finances. Demonstrates respect for individual differences of each person by acknowledging the essence of each person, appreciating and responding to unique, spiritual, personal and cultural backgrounds of patients, families and colleagues.

Strategic and Operational Planning Understands the hospital strategic plan within scope of Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) expectation and role.

Planning and Program Development Responsible to interpret and follow physicians’ orders. Ability to triage workload and complete accordingly.

Educational Leadership Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Hospital-wide Leadership Representative of Cardio-Respiratory Services in support of the ideals and principles of the department and organizational culture. Exemplifies Albany Med CARES guiding principles. Assists, as needed, the onboarding of new staff, conducting department orientation.

Patient Safety Understands and promotes patient and employee safety as our number one priority. Promotes a safe environment for patients and staff. Understands the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals as it pertains to the Respiratory Therapist (RT-I) role.

Organizational Requirements:

+ Maintain strict adherence to the Albany Medical Center Confidentiality policy.

+ Incorporate Albany Medical Center Behavioral Standards and Guiding Principles into daily activities.

+ Comply with all Albany Medical Center Policies.

+ Comply with behavioral expectations of the department.

+ Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.

+ Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.

+ Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.

+ Participate in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.

+ Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

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.