Respiratory Therapist Trainee Per Diem

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to clinically evaluate patients and deliver respiratory care under supervision. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team in a major health system serving New York and Connecticut.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, oxygen, ventilation support, and contributing to care planning. Requires pursuing AMA-approved respiratory program progress and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an AMA approved Respiratory program for certification in respiratory care.
• Degree requirements include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree as appropriate for the program.

Responsibilities

• Independently administers pharmacologic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care as prescribed by a physician.
• Administers basic oxygen therapy and coordinates with RCP for advanced oxygen therapy.
• Develops and implements a care plan based on patient assessment with the healthcare team.
• Assists in mechanical ventilation and maintains stock of equipment with pre-use checks.
• Observes and documents signs and symptoms to assess treatment response.
• Promotes ongoing learning and professional development as a team member.
• Collaborates across clinical settings to provide quality service.
• Demonstrates competence to meet age-specific needs in respiratory care.
• Participates in training to pursue RRT certification.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory program

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Responsible for clinical evaluation of patient and delivery of respiratory care as required under the supervision a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• 1. Independently administers pharmacologic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or a diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician. Obtains arterial blood gases
• 2. Independently administers basic oxygen therapy. Confers with licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for advanced oxygen therapy such as high flow nasal cannula.
• 3. Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment by utilizing respiratory protocols to optimize patient outcomes, in collaboration with healthcare team.
• 4. Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for mechanical ventilation. Assists in maintaining stock of equipment and supplies, including the performance of pre-use checks on mechanical ventilators.
• 5. Observes and monitors signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment to determine whether abnormal characteristics are exhibited.
• 6. Promotes continuous learning and expands expertise by engaging in and seeking opportunities to develop self and others as a member of the team.
• 7. Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service within the hospital setting through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• 8. Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patients� needs in a specialty area.
• 9. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills toward certification as a RRT.

Other Information

Education:

Pursuing an Associates or Bachelors Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program. New graduate or within 2 months* of graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience

0-1 year of experience

Licensure, Certification, Registration Required:

Current Basic Life Support, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs.

Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.