Full-Time Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Ventilator

Vibra Healthcare, LLC.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in New Haven, CT is seeking full-time Respiratory Therapists to join our rehabilitation-focused team. You will provide therapeutic care and life support to patients by physician orders and under supervision of the Respiratory Care Director.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, ABG analysis, bedside procedures, patient education, and participation in code teams.

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

• Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients by prescription.
• Provides ventilator care, airway management and related treatments.
• Interprets orders and analyzes arterial blood gases to determine therapy.
• Performs breathing assessments and determines therapy duration and medications.
• Participates in code teams and responds to emergencies.
• Assists in education of patients, families and staff and supports student training.

Education

Associate's of Science degree

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Current RRT Certificate

Current CT RCP license

Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certifications

Job description

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in New Haven, CT is seeking full-time Respiratory Therapists to join our rehabilitation-focused team. You will provide therapeutic care and life support to patients by physician orders and under supervision of the Respiratory Care Director.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway care, ABG analysis, bedside procedures, patient education, and participation in code teams.