Location: Albany,NY, USA
Department/Unit: Cardio-Respiratory Services Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: Min. $23.96/hr - Max $38.34/hr The Registered Respiratory Therapist I (RT-I) is an individual that is licensed by the NYS Department of Education to perform respiratory therapy procedures, cardio-respiratory diagnostics, and patient assessment under the direction of a licensed physician. Must be able to read, speak, comprehend, and write English. Ability to read documents such as physician orders and progress notes. Ability to communicate cooperatively and effectively with customers and others in English (including children). Must possess computer skills that allow for skillful navigation of the electronic medical record Ability to apply basic math skills of adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division. Simple algebraic skills necessary in many calculations. Ability to add fractions and decimals (medication dosing). Ability to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC's Code of Conduct and the AARC's Code of Ethics. This includes but is in no way limited to confidentiality standards (HIPAA). The individual must invoke confidence in customers by maintaining professional dress and demeanor at all times. The individual is accountable for his/her own performance. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.