Respiratory Therapist * $20,000 Sign on *

Yale-New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

101d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I is a health care professional who is a graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Therapist I performs a variety of clinical activities in the assessment, treatment and education of the patient with respiratory problems. The Therapist I actively supports and serves as a resource to the other members of the patient care team. The Therapist I supports departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program of Respiratory Care.
• Current active license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC Certification as demonstrated by completion of the TMC examination or its predecessor.
• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• Competent in the basic operation and application of respiratory care equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy on a PC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in critical care or neonatal environments.
• Completion of the NBRC RRT exam.

Responsibilities

• Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age-specific respiratory care.
• Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases.
• Demonstrates proficiency and consistency with all assessment skills, including interpretation of x-ray and blood gases, RAW, CL graphic displays, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge and interpretation of diagnostic procedures such as PPD, overnight oximetry, peak flow, arterial puncture, and sputum induction.
• Contributes to effective communication within the department through documentation of services administered, changes in patient’s clinical status, and therapeutic objectives.
• Records all care provided via electronic medical record accurately.
• Identifies patient on written documents by using MRN and patient labels as required by department and hospital policy.
• Notes consistently include ABGs, patient assessment, weaning assessment, and parameters.
• Maintains patient confidentiality with documentation practices.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with co-workers.
• Demonstrates a cooperative team spirit, effectively contributing to excellence of patient care.
• Patient report information is appropriate and conveys current patient status.
• Gives report using SBAR format and attentively, courteously accepts report in order to facilitate transition from one shift to the next.
• Accurately, completely, and concisely gives a safe hand off for all relevant clinical information on patient's clinical course and status.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and development.
• Keeps self-informed about current trends within the profession and new procedures/equipment in the department.
• Requests inservices as appropriate to maintain competencies for equipment and procedures.
• Maintains membership in AARC, NBRC or demonstrates other active participation in profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees