Registered Respiratory Therapist at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York

Job Description:

Job Requisition: REQ1471

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shift: Days/Evenings/ Weekends

Hours Per Week: 20 Hours

Responsibilities:
• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.