Respiratory Therapist Eve/Day

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physician's 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level