Registered Respiratory Therapist [Per Diem]

Description SUMMARY As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion, and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Unity Hospital DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy SCHEDULE: Night shift 12-hr. shifts 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. ATTRIBUTES Recent acute care experience preferredExcellent communication skills Exceptional customer serviceRESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care. Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission, and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques Planning & Documentation. Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient response Education & Communication. Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding the patient's clinical status to appropriate members of the healthcare team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied health professionalsEDUCATION: ASPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)RTT - Respiratory Therapy Technician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)PAY RANGE: $43.50 - $43.50The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply here:

Created: 2026-03-07