Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

Building Name: CVPH - Medical Office Building (206) Location Address: 206 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - MG Pulm, Sleep Lab Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $41.71 Mid $51.10 Max $60.48 Recruiter: Katie Dubrey Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. Primary Shift: 0600-1630 Secondary Shifts: 0700-1530, 0730-1600, 0800-1630 GENERAL SUMMARY: The Senior Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of pulmonary diagnostic tests, including, but not limited to pulmonary function, arterial blood gas sampling & oximetery, FeNo testing. In addition to the diagnostic testing a significant component of the position is the coordination and processing of DSME needs for clinic patients. The Sr. RRT works independently in the CVPH Pulmonary clinic under the guidance of the pulmonary clinic physicians. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required: 1. Graduate of an approved Respiratory Program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs required. 2. Credentialed by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required. 3. New York State license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registry Eligible Certified Respiratory Technician and receive NYS licensure as a Respiratory Therapist within one year of hire date required. 4. BLS required and ACLS required within 6 months of hire. 5. Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred. 6. Experience in home care and DME relevant processes preferred. 7. Minimum of four years of Registered Respiratory Therapist related experience required. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. University of Vermont Health - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.