Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner Level I (RCP I) is a healthcare professional who is a graduate of an AMA-Approved Program in Respiratory Care, is licensed by the State of Connecticut as an RCP and is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The RCP performs a variety of clinical activities in the assessment, treatment, and education of the patient with respiratory problems. Under medical direction, an RCP is accountable to comply with departmental policies, guidelines, accepted respiratory care practices, as well as assumes responsibility and accountability for recommending and coordinating respiratory care to patients. Essential duties and responsibilities are described herein and include other duties as assigned. The successful completion of these duties will be assessed by the department supervisors, coordinator and/or manager. While being a part of the Bridgeport Hospital Respiratory Therapy team it is expected that therapists commit to the practices and behaviors outlined in Safety Starts with Me (HRO) and the Respiratory Therapy Department Standards of Performance.

Requirements

• Associates of Science degree and certificate of completion of an AMA-Approved Respiratory Care Program
• Current license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current state of Connecticut Respiratory Therapy License
• RRT Credential
• Current BLS at the Healthcare Provider Level
• Current ACLS at the Healthcare Provider Level
• NRP prior to Newborn/Pediatrics training
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
• Minimum one-year acute care experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic and advanced skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficiency and consistency with all assessment skills.
• Accurately, records all care provided via electronic medical record (EMR). Identifies patient on written documents by using the medical record number (MRN) and patient labels as required by department and hospital policy. Maintains patient confidentiality with documentation practices.
• Patient report information is appropriate and conveys current patient status. Uses best practice when giving report and attentively and courteously accepts report in order to facilitate transition from one shift to the next. Accurately, completely and concisely conveys all relevant clinical information on patient's clinical course and status with report.
• Assumes responsibility for professional self-development by demonstrating ability to function as resource regarding current trends within the profession and new or advanced procedures/equipment in department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree