Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift (4)

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester Center, CT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to join the Respiratory Therapy team on the third shift. You will care for patients across age groups under physician orders and participate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include administering therapy, monitoring via pulse oximetry, ventilator support, EHR documentation, and patient education. New graduates are encouraged to apply and must be licensed, CPR certified, and NBRC certified or eligible.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
• NBRC CRT or RRT certification required or eligible.
• BLS certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapy modalities per physician orders and procedures.
• Performs SpO2 monitoring, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Operates ventilators and non-invasive ventilation equipment.
• Performs routine assessments and documentation in the EHR.
• Participates in rapid response, code, and trauma activations as needed.
• Maintains equipment setup and cleanliness; supports bronchoscopies and intubations as required.

Skills

Motivation

Time management

Organization

Verbal communication

Professional attitude

Stress management

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 206170

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.40 - $44.10

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist I will participate on the clinical ladder, which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist I cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, and implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist I is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.

Experience

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensures

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Qualifications

• Strong motivational, time management, and organization skills required.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills Required.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.
• 20 CEUs bi-annually (VA State Requirement) required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.