New York State Respiratory Therapist License required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days from hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required for certain hires, depending on the start date.
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient needs for respiratory care.
Recommend appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Administer respiratory care to patients as prescribed.
Educate patients and families on respiratory health.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
Benefits
Full-time position with a 72-hour bi-weekly schedule.
Onsite work arrangement, fostering team engagement.
Weekend and holiday shifts are required, providing flexibility.
Unionized environment offering collective support and benefits.
Full Job Description
Respiratory Therapist
Department: GCH Respiratory Therapy Location: Golisano Children's Hospital Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Full-Time Scheduled Work Hours: 7p-7:30a Shift 3
Job Description
Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to all patients requiring treatment.
Education And Credentials
AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, New York State Respiratory Therapist License upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hire. Ped Adv Life Sp (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months. Neona Resus Prog (NRP) required. (OCH Only) OCH - For those Respiratory Therapists hired on or before 01/01/2019, they will have until 09/01/2019 to obtain PALS & ACLS and must remain current. All new hires or transfers after 01/01/2019, must obtain and remain current PALS & ACLS within six (6) months from date or hire or transfer. OCH cost centers 10122 and 10031 - RTs hired on or before 1/26/2021 will have until 10/31/2021 to obtain NRP and must remain current. All new hires/transfers after 1/26/2021 must obtain NRP within nine (9) months of date of hire/transfer and must remain current.
Experience
Working Conditions
Essential: * Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)
Job Details
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00 FTE: 0.960000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite Union Code: U21 - SEIU 1199 GCH Technical Requisition ID#: 19265 Grade: T17 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $37.87 -$47.94
*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
About Kaleida Health
Kaleida Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that provides high-quality care to patients throughout Western New York. The network includes five hospitals, various primary care and specialty clinics, and home care and hospice services. Kaleida Health is committed to providing compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
