Catholic Health System

Respiratory Therapist

Catholic Health System$94K — $128K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited program required.
  • Current New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required.
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • 3+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Understand pulmonary function laboratory operations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and clinical aerosol medication delivery.
  • Calibrate and operate diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
  • Document patient information using Epic EMR and scan reports.
  • Know accepted standards and procedures for diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Perform and document 6-minute walk tests.
  • Educate patients and families regarding PFT testing and medication delivery devices.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits packages offered.
  • Generous tuition assistance available.
  • Defined benefit pension plan included.
  • Supportive culture for professional and educational growth.
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Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Understanding of pulmonary function laboratory operations.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment, clinical aerosol medication delivery and emergency management procedures, related to performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Calibration, operation and performance of diagnostic pulmonary function testing equipment.
  • Basic computer skills, Epic EMR for documentation and scanning reports.
  • Knowledge of accepted standards, policies, procedures, staff responsibilities and instrumentation related to provision of diagnostic pulmonary function testing.
  • Performs and documentation of 6 minute walk tests.
  • Patient/ Family Education as related to PFT testing, medication delivery systems, devices and Disease state management.

*Office practices in accordance with CDC guidelines for infection control and maintenance.

Requirements:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy from a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by CoARC required.
  • New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician or Respiratory Therapist license required.
  • Current BLS through the American Heart Association.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • 3+ years of experience preferred.


Posted Salary Range

USD $45.43 - USD $61.44 /Hr.

RRT salary range is $53.45- $61.44/ hour

CRT salary range is $45.43- $52.22/ hour

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and position location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

About Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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