Registered Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I to join the clinical team. Under medical direction, the RCP assesses and treats patients, coordinates respiratory care, and participates in patient education to improve outcomes.

The role requires an AMA-Approved program graduate, CT licensure as an RCP, NBRC Registered status, and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-Approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical application of respiratory care to patients with various needs.
• Document services in the EMR and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with team and communicate patient status during shift changes.
• Maintain professional development and assist as charge therapist when needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Associates of Science

BS degree preferred

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health's Bridgeport Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I to join the clinical team. Under medical direction, the RCP assesses and treats patients, coordinates respiratory care, and participates in patient education to improve outcomes.

The role requires an AMA-Approved program graduate, CT licensure as an RCP, NBRC Registered status, and continuing professional development.