Respiratory Therapist ll * $20,000 Sign on Bonus *

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading health care organization in Connecticut is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II. The role involves providing optimal respiratory care and collaborating with the patient care team. Requires an Associates degree in Respiratory Care, CT license, and at least 1 year of experience as an RRT, preferably in Critical Care. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registration by NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of 1 year as an RRT in Critical Care, Pediatric or Neonatal.

Responsabilités

• Provide optimum age-specific respiratory care.
• Document services administered and changes in patient clinical status.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with co-workers.
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education.
• Monitor and assess the ECMO circuit and patient status.

Connaissances

Expert knowledge of respiratory care assessments

Excellent oral and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Ability to work under stressful conditions

Computer literacy

Formation

Associates of Science degree

Bachelor of Science Degree preferred

Description du poste

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.

The Respiratory Therapist II is a health care professional who is a graduate of a program in Respiratory Care approved by the committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Therapist II performs a variety of clinical activities in the assessment, treatment, and education of the patient with respiratory problems. The Therapist II has demonstrated through experience and assessment to have expertise in all therapies and services offered by the department. The Therapist II is a role model, mentor and expert resource to the level I therapist and actively supports and serves as a resource to other members of the patient care team. The Therapist II supports departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts.

EOE/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Clinical Application of Respiratory Care: Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age-specific respiratory care.
• Documentation and Written Communication: Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of services administered, changes in patient clinical status, and therapeutic objectives.
• Consultation and Collaboration and Oral Communication: Communicates clearly and appropriately with co-workers. Demonstrates a cooperative team spirit, effectively contributing to excellence of patient care.
• Self-Development, Professionalism and Leadership: Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and development.
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist: Monitors and assesses the ECMO circuit, related technology, and patient status; identifies and corrects problems; initiates and evaluates interventions in accordance with protocol; collaborates with ECMO physician as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Associates of Science degree and certificate of completion of Respiratory Care Program approved by CoARC and current active license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registration by NBRC. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 1 year as an RRT in Critical Care, Pediatric or Neonatal.

Licensure

CT RCP License; BLS; Advanced Life Support related to patient population as assigned (preferred).

Special Skills

Expert knowledge of respiratory care assessments, procedures, equipment, application and documentation. Excellent oral and written communication. Strong organizational, leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Computer literacy.