Respiratory Therapist

**Respiratory Therapist** Department: BGMC Respiratory Therapy **Location:** Buffalo General Medical Center Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Full-Time **Scheduled Work Hours:** 7a-730p Shift 1 **Job Description** **Responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to all patients requiring treatment.** **Education And Credentials** AAS Degree in Respiratory Care, New York State Respiratory Therapist License upon hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 90 days from hire. 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 œ) hour shift.* **Experience** Working Conditions **Essential:** * Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs) **Job Details** Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00 FTE: 0.960000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No **With Rotation:** Work Arrangement: Onsite Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC Requisition ID#: 12983 Grade: T17 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly **Salary Range:** $37.87 -$47.94 *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. _Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_ **Position** Respiratory Therapist **Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Respiratory | Full-Time **Req ID** null Equal Opportunity Employer Kaleida 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.