Respiratory Therapist-Reg

Company: Ascension, A43
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Respiratory Therapist-Reg - Respiratory Care 001 - Full-Time,Rotating - Lourdes Hospital - Binghamton,NYRotating schedule based on department needs.Lourdes Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a -full-time -Respiratory Therapist. - As our Respiratory Therapist, you will help patients who may be having difficulty breathing. Our RTs work on the front lines in emergency departments, intensive care units, and other hospital units to assist patients who may be having difficulty breathing. Come join our team!Why Join Ascension? -Lourdes, based in Binghamton, New York, is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. The main hospital campus includes medical, surgical and specialty nursing units, an Ambulatory Care Center, Breast Care Center, a Regional Cancer Center and numerous specialty practices. Reaching beyond the main hospital campus, Lourdes has established a network of primary care providers at 12 convenient sites throughout the region; and the Lourdes at Home and Hospice programs which care for patients in their homes and various nursing facilities. Two mobile mammography vans, a dental van and a medical services van deliver health services out into the region, making health care more easily accessible to surrounding communities.Lourdes is part of Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do As a Respiratory Therapist -with -Lourdes Hospital, you will have the opportunity to provide -evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.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.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s):BLS Provider -obtained within -1 Month (30 days) -of hire date or job transfer date. -Respiratory Therapist -credentialed from the -New York Board of Respiratory Therapy -obtained within -2 Weeks (14 days) -of hire date or job transfer date. -NBRC or temporary NY State license accepted in lieu of NY license until NYS license is obtained.Education:Diploma -High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required -Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes) complies with all applicable employment laws and regulations. - In order to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Lourdes are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.Lourdes does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. -Lourdes is an EEO/AA employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" - poster:is the Law Poster Supplement -note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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