Night Respiratory Therapist – Airway Management

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital benefits

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in airway management. The role emphasizes efficient airway care, thorough documentation, and effective collaboration within the patient care team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, CT licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT certification, and 2+ years of critical care experience (including newborn and pediatric exposure).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of Respiratory Care; current active license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner; NBRC Registration required.
• Two (2) years of critical care experience required; external candidates must demonstrate competency and clinical knowledge and experience with Charge assignments, Newborn and Pediatric critical care.
• CT RCP License, NBRC RRT Required; ACLS, BLS, NRP.
• Demonstration of advanced operation and application of respiratory care equipment and airway management; excellent oral and written communication; ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other team members; excellent organizational skills; ability to work under stressful conditions; excellent interpersonal skills; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing airway management.
• Assesses patient's airway status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview and physical examination.
• Documentation and Written communication
• Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of services administered, changes in patients clinical status, and therapeutic objectives.
• Consultation, Collaboration and Oral Communication
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with co-workers.
• Patient report information is appropriate and conveys current patient status
• Gives report and attentively and courteously accepts report in order to facilitate safe transition in handoffs.
• Self-Development, Professionalism and Leadership
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and development.

Skills

Airway management

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program

CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Yale New Haven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist specializing in airway management. The role emphasizes efficient airway care, thorough documentation, and effective collaboration within the patient care team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, CT licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT certification, and 2+ years of critical care experience (including newborn and pediatric exposure).