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Respiratory Therapist - Department of Medicine

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Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Respiratory Therapist - Department of Medicine
Posting Category Staff
Department Medicine
Posting Number U240086
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/54143
Employer University Affiliates
Appointment Term
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Position Summary
The UBMD Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is seeking applicants for a part-time Respiratory Therapist.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating, recommending, educating and administering selected Respiratory Care to Adult Pulmonary patients in UBMD outpatient clinics.

Requirements/ Job Duties:

  • Performs pulmonary function testing, spirometry, six-minute walk tests, ambulatory oximetry, FeNO measurement, inhaler training, smoking cessation counseling with clinic patients
  • Provides education to patients and family members on all types of chest physical therapy and ongoing care patients requiring mechanical ventilation and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the home setting. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergencies. 


Cystic Fibrosis Specific (CF) Requirements:
  • Work with patients to ensure adequate patient centered CF specific airway clearance to maintain lung function.  
  • Develop relationships and complete annual assessment on all patients with CF.  Complete periodic assessments at each clinic visit (2-4 times per year).
  • Work with Adult CF Care team to assist in providing appropriate respiratory care equipment 


We are committed to a professional environment that is positive, respectful, cohesive and supportive of cultural and individual differences in the service of our clinical and academic goals.


About The University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
RT / RRT
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
Physical Demands
Salary Range $26 - $28 per hour
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type Full-Time
Campus Off site location
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
All applicants must apply via UB Jobs.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information

Contact's Name Dory Prouty
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Senior Human Resources Generalist
Contact's Email Dc62@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-961-9914
Posting Dates

Posted 11/21/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 01/01/2025
References

Number of References Required 2
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
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    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents