Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Patient-Centered Care

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Connecticut seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide restorative and interventional respiratory care. Responsibilities include administering therapies, patient assessments, and participation in patient education. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of respiratory therapy and hold a Current State of Connecticut License. Training in other departments may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Must obtain RRT credential within 18 months if starting as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Current State of Connecticut License required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician orders before administering treatments.
• Administers various modalities of respiratory care.
• Evaluates patient responses and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.

Skills

Cross trained in Cardiology

Pulmonary Function Testing

Emergency response techniques

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

A healthcare organization in Connecticut seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide restorative and interventional respiratory care. Responsibilities include administering therapies, patient assessments, and participation in patient education. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of respiratory therapy and hold a Current State of Connecticut License. Training in other departments may be advantageous.