Per-Diem Respiratory Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care practitioner to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide bedside respiratory care to both in-house and outpatient patients, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centered care. You will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to essential functions such as CPAP/BiPAP administration and participating in professional development opportunities. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient health while working in a supportive environment that values integrity, respect, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with RRT or CRT credentials.
• Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides bedside respiratory care to patients under physician's order.
• Member of Code Team and MET team, participates in staff meetings and seminars.

Skills

Basic respiratory procedures

CPAP/BiPAP setup and maintenance

Customer service skills

Infection control policies

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Pulse oximeters

Wright's respirometers

Analyzers

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Practices aseptic techniques and adheres to infection control policies.
Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physician's order for both in-house and outpatients. Works under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner within the scope of the license granted by the state of RI.

Responsibilities

1. Essential Functions
   1.1 Performs basic respiratory procedures including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter, and EZPAP.
   
2. Team Participation
   2.1 Member of Code Team and MET team.
   
3. Equipment Knowledge
   3.1 Familiar with measuring devices: pulse oximeters, Wright's respirometers, blenders, analyzers.
   
4. CPAP/BiPAP
   4.1 Setup, maintenance, and administration of CPAP/BiPAP.
   
5. Professional Development
   5.1 Participates in staff meetings, lectures, conferences, and seminars.
   
6. Patient and Team Respect
   6.1 Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
   
7. Customer Service
   7.1 Displays a positive, 'can do' attitude within the department and across departments to contribute to overall customer service.
   

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist, with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential.

Experience

Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.

Licensure

BLS certification and a current Rhode Island license.

Requisition ID: 144951