Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – LTAC (Full-Time)

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking Full Time Respiratory Therapists to provide comprehensive respiratory care per physician orders and under supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator care, airway maintenance, ABG analysis, bronchoscopy support and code-team participation.

Required AS degree, RRT, CT RCP license, and BLS/ACLS certification; BS in health-related field preferred. Positions include day and night shifts at our facility in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Science degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field preferred.
• Current RRT Certificate required.
• Current CT RCP license required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients by prescription and under the supervision of a physician and the Director of Respiratory Care or designee.
• Provides ventilator care, secretion mobilization treatments, and other treatments as ordered by physician.
• Provides all aspects of airway care, maintenance and education.
• Performs breathing assessments and mechanics as needed for all purposes as ordered by physician.
• Interprets Orders - Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosage.
• Participates in ambulation and mobility.
• Charts all pertinent information on patient's chart.
• Assists in bedside Bronchoscopy.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• May act in the role of Charge Therapist and carry out shift responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in the orientation and training of students, new staff members, patients, families and care.
• Active member of code team – responds to emergencies and provides care, CPR, airway maintenance including intubation.
• Represents Respiratory Care as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Evaluates patients upon admission & discharge.

Education

Associate's of Science degree

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking Full Time Respiratory Therapists to provide comprehensive respiratory care per physician orders and under supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator care, airway maintenance, ABG analysis, bronchoscopy support and code-team participation.

Required AS degree, RRT, CT RCP license, and BLS/ACLS certification; BS in health-related field preferred. Positions include day and night shifts at our facility in Connecticut.