RT Full Time Respiratory Therapist RT Full Time Days and Nights

Vibra Healthcare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Connecticut is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy and life support under physician supervision. The role involves ventilator care, airway management, assessments, and contributing to patient recovery.

Required AS degree, RRT, CT RCP license, and BLS/ACLS certifications; Bachelor's degree preferred. This on-site position offers opportunities to train and mentor staff as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Science degree required.
• Current RRT certificate required.
• Current CT RCP license required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients by prescription and under physician supervision.
• Provides ventilator care, airway care, and related treatments as ordered by physician.
• Interprets arterial blood gases and reviews patient information to determine therapy needs.
• Operates mechanical ventilators and related equipment.
• Assists in emergencies and serves on the code team.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's of Science degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Airway devices

Job description

Facility Type

Long Term Acute Care

Overview

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

We are seeking Full Time Respiratory Therapists

Days and Nights Available

Responsibilities

Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients by prescription and under the supervision of a physician and the Director of Respiratory Care or designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides ventilator care, secretion mobilization treatments, and other treatments as ordered by physician.
• Provides all aspects of airway care, maintenance and education.
• Performs breathing assessments and mechanics as needed for all purposes as ordered by physician.
• Interprets Orders - Draws and analyze arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosage.
• Participates in ambulation and mobility.
• Charts all pertinent information on patient's chart.
• Assists in bedside Bronchoscopy.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• May act in the role of Charge Therapist and carry out shift responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists in the orientation and training of students, new staff members, patients, families and care.
• Active member of code team – responds to emergencies and provides care, CPR, airway maintenance including intubation.
• Represents Respiratory Care as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Evaluates patients upon admission & discharge.

Requirements

• Associate's of Science degree required
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field preferred
• Current RRT Certificate required
• Current CT RCP license required
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certifications required