Kaleida Health

Respiratory Therapist

Kaleida Health$78K — $99K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AAS Degree in Respiratory Care required.
  • New York State Respiratory Therapist License needed upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 6 months.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 9 months for new hires.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients requiring respiratory treatment and recommend appropriate care.
  • Administer respiratory therapy to patients as prescribed.
  • Educate patients and their families on respiratory health and treatments.
  • Collaborate with medical team to optimize patient care plans.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a structured work schedule (7a-7:30p).
  • Work in a pediatric healthcare environment at Golisano Children's Hospital.
  • Opportunity to gain critical certifications and skills in a supportive setting.
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: 7a-7:30p
Shift 1

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#: 19267
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.
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