Parttime Night Respiratory Therapist - Every 3rd weekend Sign-on available

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I is a health care professional who assesses, treats, and educates patients with respiratory problems. The therapist supports other members of the patient care team and departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts. The role requires a graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program and an active Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license. This is an entry-level position for new graduates and candidates with some experience in critical care or neonatal environments. The schedule is part-time nights and includes every third weekend. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program approved by CoARC.
Current active Connecticut license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Eligible for the NBRC Registry Examination.
Competent in the basic operation and application of respiratory care equipment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Computer literacy on a PC.

Nice To Haves

NBRC registration.
Bachelor of Science degree.
Some experience in critical care or neonatal environments.

Responsibilities

Provide age-specific respiratory care efficiently and skillfully.
Assess patients' pulmonary status through chart review, interviews, physical examinations, blood-gas interpretation, and other diagnostic procedures.
Document care, changes in clinical status, and therapeutic objectives accurately in the electronic medical record while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Communicate patient status and clinical information to colleagues, including providing and receiving shift reports using the SBAR format and completing safe handoffs.
Maintain clinical competency through continuing education, professional growth, and staying informed about current professional trends, procedures, and equipment.
Support patient-care team members and departmental and interdepartmental quality-improvement efforts.