Respiratory Therapist - Patient-Centered Care & Code Team

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; 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

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.