Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Contracts- FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Danbury, CT seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments, provide therapies, and educate patients and families on respiratory care. You will participate in ventilator management, bedside tests, and collaboration with physicians to implement plans of care.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies per ACLS/BCLS, obtaining specimens, and maintaining infection control while documenting activities and assisting with inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Licensure as Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY or CT is required.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• ACLS/BCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies per physician order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient plan of care.
• Evaluates patient responses to respiratory care.
• Delivers chest therapy and airway clearance as needed.
• Assists in pulmonary stress testing when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning and collects specimens.
• Implements ventilator management and weaning protocols.
• Provides respiratory therapy education to patients and families.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program

Bachelor’s Degree

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut

Registered Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) NBRC

Advanced or Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment and respiratory therapy as prescribed by a physician. Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education. Prepares, operates and maintains respiratory test/care equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessment.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function studies as per physician's order.
• Collaborates with physicians on patient's plan of care.
• Evaluates patient's responses to respiratory care.
• Utilizes a process in delivering care to assigned patients.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and clears airway blockage in the patient's respiratory system, as needed.
• Assists in Pulmonary Stress Testing, when necessary.
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated, collecting the appropriate, requested specimens.
• Implements ventilator management/weaning protocols.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and airways care procedures.
• Collects blood for PH gas analysis, notifies physicians of results and performs appropriate changes in ventilator parameters.
• Implements, monitors, and maintains non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Monitors gas exchange via non-invasive measures including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients with artificial airways.
• Administers oxygen and humidification therapy as per physician's order and department policy. Initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Provides emergent airway care including intubation, as per department policy.
• Implements ventilator management adhering to protocols as per department and Intensive Care Unit standards.
• Provides patient/family with respiratory therapy education as ordered.
• Completes departmental paperwork as specified for each assignment completed and assists with inventory control.
• Adheres to established infection control protocols and fire safety protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LIC-RT) in NY State and or Connecticut, required.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (CER-RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
• Advanced or Basic Life Support certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).