Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy care and life support under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, ABG analysis, and participation in the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an AS degree in Respiratory Care with current RRT, CT RCP license, and AHA BLS/ACLS certifications. A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred.
• Current RRT certificate is required.
• Current CT RCP license is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy care and life support as prescribed by a physician.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis and reviews patient information for treatment planning.
• Operates ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Assists in bronchoscopy and airway management.
• Maintains patient charts and documents care provided.
• Participates in the multidisciplinary team and code response when needed.

Skills

Clinical teamwork

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

AS degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in health field (preferred)

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy care and life support under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway care, ABG analysis, and participation in the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include an AS degree in Respiratory Care with current RRT, CT RCP license, and AHA BLS/ACLS certifications. A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred.