Respiratory Therapist, St. Raphaels Campus

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yale New Haven Health seeks an entry-level Respiratory Therapist I to join the care team. The role involves clinical assessment, treatment, and patient education for respiratory conditions.

Ideal candidates hold a CT license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with NBRC Registry eligibility and are prepared to engage in ongoing professional development as part of a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of Respiratory Care, current active CT license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and NBRC Registry eligibility.
• NBRC Registry eligibility; NBRC registration preferred.
• Respiratory therapists employed by YNHH may meet education requirements with CT license and demonstrated competencies.

Responsabilités

• Provide age-specific respiratory care and assess pulmonary status.
• Document care and patient status in EMR, with SBAR handoffs.
• Communicate with care team and ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and professional involvement.

Connaissances

Communication

SBAR reporting

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registry eligibility

Bachelor's 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 I is a health care professional who is a graduate of a Program in Respiratory Careapproved by the committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and is licensed by the State ofConnecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Therapist I performs a variety of clinical activities in theassessment, treatment and education of the patient with respiratory problems. The Therapist I actively supports andserves as a resource to the other members of the patient care team. The Therapist I supports departmental andinterdepartmental quality improvement efforts.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Clinical Application of Respiratory Care: Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age-specific respiratory care.
  • 1.1Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficiency and consistency with all assessment skills, including interpretation of x-ray and blood gases, RAW, CL graphic displays, etc. Demonstrates knowledge and interpretation of diagnostic procedures such as PPD, overnight oximetry, peak flow, arterial puncture, and sputum induction.
• 2.Documentation and Written communication: Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of services administered, changes in patient?s clinical status, and therapeutic objectives.
  • 2.1Records all care provided via electronic medical record accurately. Identifies patient on written documents by using MRN and patient labels as required by department and hospital policy. Notes consistently include ABGs, patient assessment, weaning assessment, and parameters. Maintains patient confidentiality with documentation practices.
• 3.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.
  • 3.1Patient report information is appropriate and conveys current patient status. Gives report using SBAR format and attentively, courteously accepts report in order to facilitate transition from one shift to the next. Accurate, completely, and concisely gives a safe hand off for all relevant clinical information on patient's clinical course and status.
• 4.Self-Development, Professionalism and Leadership - Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and development.
  • 4.1Assumes responsibility for professional self-development. Keeps self-informed about current trends within the profession and new procedures/equipment in the department. Requests inservices as appropriate to maintain competencies for equipment and procedures. Maintains membership in AARC, NBRC or demonstrates other active participation in profession.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited program of Respiratory Care, current active license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and NBRC Registry Examination eligibility. NBRC Registration, Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.* Respiratory therapists employed by YNHH effective 9/12/2012 as a result of the acquisition of the Hospital of Saint Raphael may meet educational requirements with an active CT license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and demonstration of current competencies.

EXPERIENCE

This is an entry level position for new grads plus those with some experience in critical care or neonatal environments.

LICENSURE

CT RCP License

SPECIAL SKILLS

Competent in the basic operation and application of respiratory care equipment. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Excellent interpersonal skills. Computer literacy on a PC.

YNHHS Requisition ID

160241