Respiratory Therapist Eve/Night $20k Sign on available

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YNHHS in Rhode Island seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide bedside respiratory care to in-house and out-patients under the supervision of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Licensed by RI, RRT-eligible, and current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities include participating in Code and MET teams, operating respiratory devices, CPAP/BiPAP setup and maintenance, and attending staff meetings. Commitment to dignity, professionalism, and top-tier patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.
• BLS and a current RI license.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory care including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP as ordered.
• Member of Code Team and MET team.
• Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox, Wrights, blenders, analyzers.
• Familiar with CPAP/BiPAP setup, maintenance and administration.
• Participates in staff meetings, lectures, conferences and seminars.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, courteous environment.
• Continuously contributes to the customer service program within the department.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) eligible

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.

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patients. Working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services.Proforms 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
  
  
  
  • 1.1Performs basic respiratory: including HHN,IS,CPT,MDI,IPPB,Flutter & EZPAP
  
  
  
  


• 2.Essential Functions
  
  
  
  • 2.1Member of Code Team and MET team.
  
  
  
  


• 3.Essential Functions
  
  
  
  • 3.1Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox,Wrights,blenders,analizers.
  
  
  
  


• 4.Essential Functions
  
  
  
  • 4.1Familiar with CPAP/Bi-pap setup, maintenance and administration.
  
  
  
  


• 5.Essential Functions
  
  
  
  • 5.1Participates in staff meeting, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
  
  
  
  


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


• 7.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.

YNHHS Requisition ID

198700