Per-Diem Respiratory Therapist

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide bedside care and support to patients. The role involves working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services, performing essential respiratory functions, and ensuring patient dignity and respect. Candidates should have a background in respiratory therapy and be committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.
• Must obtain RRT credential within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned.
• Member of Code Team and MET team.
• Familiar with measuring devices and CPAP/Bi-PAP setup.

Skills

Aseptic Techniques

Patient-Centered Care

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

CPAP/Bi-PAP

Pulse Oximeter

Analyzers

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Practices aseptic techniques, adheres to infection control policies. Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physicians' order for both in-house and out-patients. Working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner encompassed within the license granted by the state of RI.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Essential Functions

• 1.1 Performs basic respiratory: including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP

Essential Functions

• 2.1 Member of Code Team and MET team.

Essential Functions

• 3.1 Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox, Wrights, blenders, analyzers.

Essential Functions

• 4.1 Familiar with CPAP/Bi-PAP setup, maintenance, and administration.

Essential Functions

• 5.1 Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars.

Essential Functions

• 6.1 Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Essential Functions

• 7.1 Continuously displays a 'can do' attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist or credential of a Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential.

Experience

Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.

Licensure

BLS and a current RI license.