Night Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Airway Expert

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale NewHaven Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist Airway Management to manage airway during ECT treatments and support the care team with respiratory care expertise.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, CT license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT registration, and 2 years of critical care experience. ACLS/BLS/NRP are preferred. Join a team focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of Respiratory Care with active CT license and NBRC registration.
• Two (2) years of critical care experience required; external candidates must demonstrate competency.
• CT RCP License and NBRC RRT required; ACLS, BLS, NRP recommended/required.

Responsibilities

• Functions efficiently in providing airway management.
• Documents services and patient status to support handoffs.
• Communicates clearly with coworkers and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides patient reports and supports safe transitions in care.
• Maintains clinical competency through continuing education and development.

Skills

Airway management

Respiratory equipment handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registration

CT RCP License

NBRC RRT

ACLS

BLS

NRP

Tools

None

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale NewHaven Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist Airway Management to manage airway during ECT treatments and support the care team with respiratory care expertise.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, CT license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT registration, and 2 years of critical care experience. ACLS/BLS/NRP are preferred. Join a team focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement.