Respiratory Therapist Eve/Night $20k Sign on available

Yale New Haven Health • Westerly, RI

3d

About The Position

Provides bedside respiratory care to in-house and outpatient patients as assigned by supervisors and in accordance with physician orders. Works under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services and performs the duties and tasks of a respiratory care practitioner within the scope of the license granted by the state of Rhode Island.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with a requirement to obtain the RRT credential within eighteen months.
• Must be registered or registry eligible, and certified or certification eligible.
• BLS certification.
• Current Rhode Island license.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic respiratory care, including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter, and EZPAP.
• Serves as a member of the Code Team and MET team.
• Uses respiratory measuring devices, including pulse oximeters, Wrights, blenders, and analyzers.
• Sets up, maintains, and administers CPAP/BiPAP.
• Participates in staff meetings and attends lectures, conferences, and seminars.
• Treats patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and regard for their dignity, fostering a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Maintains a can-do attitude within the department and across departmental lines to support the overall customer service program.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree