Albany Medical Center
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.
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.