Per Diem PFT Therapist

Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a wide variety of complex technical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in the Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory. Continuously monitors patient and response and makes appropriate suggestions to the treatment plan in consult with the interns, residents, attending physicians and pulmonary physiologist.

Requirements

• Two years of college A.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy, CoARC approved college, B.S. preferred
• One year in-hospital clinical practice experience.
• One year in a pulmonary function lab or one year performing pulmonary function testing.
• CPFT or RPFT required or within six months of hire.
• BLS ad PALS required.
• CT RRT License required.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Respiratory Therapist responsible for the performance of a wide range of complex procedures that frequently involve highly specialized equipment.
• This testing includes pediatric and adult populations in the in-patient and out-patient setting.
• These procedures include pulmonary function testing, medical gas administration, nebulizer therapy, collecting quality assurance data, providing education on pulmonary medication usage and ordering supplies for the department.
• Support pulmonary clinic in offsite locations.
• The Senior Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the performance of a wide range of complex procedures that frequently involve highly specialized equipment.
• These procedures include pulmonary function testing, providing education, nebulizer therapy, obtaining blood and various laboratory samples, administration of medical gases.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree