Respiratory Therapist $20K Sign on

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I is a health care professional who performs clinical activities related to assessing, treating, and educating patients with respiratory problems. The role supports other members of the patient care team and departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts. Employees are expected to understand and support YNHHS’s vision and mission and to demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The therapist provides age-specific respiratory care, assesses pulmonary status using chart review, patient interviews, physical examinations, and interpretation of blood gases, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position also involves communicating patient status and providing safe handoffs, collaborating with coworkers, and maintaining clinical competency through continuing education and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Current, active Connecticut license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
NBRC certification, demonstrated by completion of the TMC examination or its predecessor.
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

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
BLS and Advanced Life Support related to the assigned patient population preferred.
AARC or NBRC membership, or other active participation in the profession.

Responsibilities

Provide efficient, resourceful, and skilled age-specific respiratory care.
Assess patients’ pulmonary status using medical chart review, patient interviews, physical examinations, and interpretation of blood gases and other clinical information.
Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic procedures, including PPD, overnight oximetry, peak flow, arterial puncture, and sputum induction.
Accurately document care, patient status changes, and therapeutic objectives in the electronic medical record while maintaining patient confidentiality and following identification requirements.
Communicate current patient status and provide accurate, complete, and concise handoffs using the SBAR format.
Collaborate with coworkers and contribute to effective patient care and a cooperative team environment.
Maintain clinical competency and professional development by keeping informed about professional trends, procedures, and equipment, and requesting in-services as appropriate.
Participate in professional development or professional organizations, such as AARC or NBRC.
Support departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts.