Reg. Resp. Therapist
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) will perform a comprehensive assessment of patients referred to Pulmonary Rehab to determine effectiveness and appropriateness. The RT will develop an appropriate exercise prescription, and continuously update as needed, for the patient. The RT will make appropriate clinical decisions based on physical assessment and chart review. The RT will monitor pulmonary rehab patients during exercise sessions and notify attending physicians of abnormal physiological responses to exercise. The RT will provide vigilant monitoring and supervision of patients during utilization of exercise equipment. Providing the patient and referring physician with necessary information regarding patient status, progress, and responses to exercises is imperative. The RT will work collaboratively with the whole care team including the Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, Medical Director, and other staff to ensure quality, individualized care for all patients. The RT will also provide ongoing education to pulmonary rehab patients on pulmonary risk factors, activity modification, exercise planning, and home activities, amongst many others. The RT demonstrates professional work behavior according to the American Association of Respiratory Care code of conduct and by following Service Standards and Success factors of Stamford Hospital. The RT complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
- Hold a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) according to the American Heart Association
- Maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) according to the American Heart Association
Responsibilities
- Perform a comprehensive assessment of patients referred to Pulmonary Rehab to determine effectiveness and appropriateness.
- Develop and continuously update an appropriate exercise prescription for the patient.
- Make appropriate clinical decisions based on physical assessment and chart review.
- Monitor pulmonary rehab patients during exercise sessions and notify attending physicians of abnormal physiological responses to exercise.
- Provide vigilant monitoring and supervision of patients during utilization of exercise equipment.
- Provide patients and referring physicians with necessary information regarding patient status, progress, and responses to exercises.
- Work collaboratively with the whole care team including the Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, Medical Director, and other staff to ensure quality, individualized care for all patients.
- Provide ongoing education to pulmonary rehab patients on pulmonary risk factors, activity modification, exercise planning, and home activities.
- Demonstrate professional work behavior according to the American Association of Respiratory Care code of conduct and by following Service Standards and Success factors of Stamford Hospital.
- Comply with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adhere to external agency requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
