UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - PFT Clinic

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center  •  Plattsburgh, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Building Name: CVPH - Medical Office Building (206)

Location Address: 206 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh New York

Regular

Department: CVPH - Pulmonology

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 $39.73 Mid $48.67 Max $57.61

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: 6:00am-4:30pm

Secondary Shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm & 8:00am-4:30pm

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The 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 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 preferred.
  5. Credentialed by NBRC as a Certified Pulmonary Technologist preferred.
  6. Experience in home care and DME relevant processes preferred.

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.

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

About UVM Health - UVM Medical Center

The University of Vermont Medical Center is part of a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York. We're not just caregivers and staff - we're your friends and neighbors, offering expertise, kind words and compassionate care when and where you need them. We are dedicated to providing you with the best medical care possible.

The University of Vermont Medical Center, along with the Robert Larner M.D. College of Medicine The University of Vermont and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is one of 138 academic medical centers in the country. Through The University of Vermont Health Network and collaborative relationships throughout Vermont and northern New York, we are able to provide the highest quality care, informed by academic research, to patients throughout our region.

The UVM Medical Center, along with its three founding organizations, The University of Vermont College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences, share a rich history dating back to the 1800s.

The UVM Medical Center is committed to the development of an Integrated Delivery System which provides high value health care to the communities we serve and enhances our academic mission. Our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve by integrating patient care, education, and research in a caring environment.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Burlington, VT
Year Founded
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