Respiratory Therapist I - NICU

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist to assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care for neonatal and non-critical patients.

The role involves managing ventilation, assisting with procedures, and monitoring patient responses in a fast-paced environment. The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program, Oklahoma RCP licensure or temporary license with NBRC certification (CRT/RRT), and BLS within 2 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• License: Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary license; CRT/RRT credential via NBRC.
• BLS certification within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess & deliver respiratory care per hospital policies.
• Provide mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) and monitor patient response.
• Maintain ventilator settings and respond to changes; document medical records.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Assist with mentoring new personnel and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Respond to code blues and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Ventilation management

CPR & BLS

Patient assessment

Medical gas therapy

Documentation

Communication skills

Mechanical ventilation

Extubation care

Infection control

Education

Respiratory Care Program Graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Pulse oximetry

Bronchoscopy support

CPAP/BiPAP

Job description

Full Time Nights #ALDIND Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist Yale Campus Full Time Night Shift 3, 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends Prior NICU experience preferred Eligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus and $5,000 Relocation Bonus

Job Summary

The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status.

Minimum Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board. Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 months of hire.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform: medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Assesses & delivers care/interventions to patients in non-critical care areas within policy with consideration to patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors. Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Provides care effectively to patients in critical care areas. Provides mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive, while monitoring & measuring patient parameters. Attends to ventilator maintenance & setting changes, monitoring patient response to setting changes. Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations. As indicated, delegates and supervises tasks to appropriate staff members. Acknowledges and demonstrates respect for patients' rights. Establishes effective relationships with patients, patients' families, & medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills. Consistently maintains communication updates with department. Support departmental/hospital goals by attending in-services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports. Organizes, prioritizes and performs skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipates patient/department needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and transports in a timely manner. Participates in mentoring of new personnel. Assists in monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participates actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

Working Relationships

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties. Neonatal Respiratory Care - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136 Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.