Full-Time Respiratory Therapist - Acute Rehab Care

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking Full Time Respiratory Therapists to provide respiratory care and life support to patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator care, airway maintenance, patient assessment, and inflight coordination with the care team.

The role requires AS degree, RRT certificate, CT RCP license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Evening and night shifts may be available, with opportunities to mentor staff and partake in patient education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy care per physician prescription and under supervision of a physician or director.
• Performs airway care, secretion mobilization, and ventilator care as ordered.
• Conducts breathing assessments and evaluates patient condition for therapy needs.
• Interprets orders, analyzes arterial blood gases, and tailors treatment duration and medications.
• Assists in bronchoscopy and operates respiratory equipment and devices.
• Acts as Charge Therapist when assigned and participates in code team emergencies.

Skills

Ventilator care

Airway maintenance

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's of Science degree

Bachelor's degree in a health related field preferred

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is seeking Full Time Respiratory Therapists to provide respiratory care and life support to patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator care, airway maintenance, patient assessment, and inflight coordination with the care team.

The role requires AS degree, RRT certificate, CT RCP license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Evening and night shifts may be available, with opportunities to mentor staff and partake in patient education.