Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
71143BRAuto req ID:71143BRDepartment:14122 - BGH Respiratory TherapyJob Description:Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to all patients requiring treatment.Buffalo, NYLocation:Buffalo General Medical CenterRecruiter:Constance RolloMinimum or Preferred Qualifications:AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, New York State Respiratory Therapist License upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 90 days from hire. Ped Adv Life Sp (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months. BGMC - ACLS requirement. For BGMC- all RT's hired on or before 1/26/2021 will have until 7/31/2021 to obtain ACLS and must remain current. New hires/transfers as of 1/26/2021 must obtain ACLS within six (6) months of date of hire/transfer and must remain current.Thirteen (13) hour shift employees, who bid on a position in another thirteen (13) hour shift department, and who is accepted for that position, will have the right to continue to be scheduled thirteen (13) hours even if the job is posted as a twelve and one-half (12 ½) hour shift.For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.Status:Per DiemShift:VariableScheduled Work Hours:VariableSalary Range:$36.77-$46.54 per hour Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.Grade:T17Position:Respiratory TherapistUnion Code:07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCCBi-Weekly Hours:0Weekend/ Holiday Requirement:Weekend and/or Holiday Scheduling RequiredEqual Opportunity EmployerKaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences.Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.