Respiratory Therapist Trainee Per Diem

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Northwell Health in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform clinical evaluation and deliver respiratory care under supervision.

The role includes administering therapies, oxygen, developing care plans with the team, assisting in ventilation, and monitoring patient responses. This position offers benefits and growth opportunities within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an AMA-approved Respiratory program (Associates or Bachelor's).
• New graduate or within 2 months of graduation from an accredited program.
• Current BLS and CPR certification.
• 0–1 year of experience in respiratory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer pharmacologic and therapeutic respiratory care as prescribed.
• Administer basic oxygen therapy and coordinate with specialists for advanced therapy.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with the healthcare team.
• Assist in mechanical ventilation and maintain equipment as needed.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and report changes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and team learning.
• Collaborate across clinical settings to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

BLS

CPR

Education

Respiratory care degree (Assoc/Bach)

Job description

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.

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.