Senior Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & PFT Specialist

Northwell Health; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory support for patients and implement care procedures. You will monitor and evaluate patients on ventilators, document therapy, and assist with training staff and students.

A minimum of one year of experience, along with an Associate’s degree from an accredited program and BLS certification, is required. The role requires licensure in Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS certification.
• Minimum experience: one year.
• Licensure in the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory support for patients on ventilators.
• Implements Respiratory Care procedures and evaluates therapies.
• Performs basic assessments and recommends therapy changes.
• Delivers non-standard modes of therapy after appropriate training.

Skills

Respiratory support

Therapeutic modalities

Pulmonary function testing

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor's Degree preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Northwell Health in Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory support for patients and implement care procedures. You will monitor and evaluate patients on ventilators, document therapy, and assist with training staff and students.

A minimum of one year of experience, along with an Associate’s degree from an accredited program and BLS certification, is required. The role requires licensure in Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.