Per-Diem Respiratory Therapist

Yale-New Haven Health • Mcgowan Corners, RI

103d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Practices aseptic techniques, adheres to infection control policies. Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physicians order for both in-house and out-patients. Working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner encompassed within the license granted by the state of RI.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist or credential of a Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential
• Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible
• BLS and a current RI license

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory: including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP
• Member of Code Team and MET team
• Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox, Wrights, blenders, analyzers
• Familiar with CPAP/Bi-pap setup, maintenance and administration
• Participates in staff meeting, attends lectures, conferences and seminars
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
• Continuously displays a 'can do' attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees