Day Shift Respiratory Therapist - Sign on Bonus available

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform a wide variety of complex clinical and technical tasks according to the standards set forth in the Departmental Procedure manual.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation in all job aspects, including all facets of the medical record and all departmental statistical records.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Independently addresses complex situations requiring assessment or analysis to identify possible solutions.
• Recognized and relied on by peers and managers as a person willing to consider any new approach.
• Works autonomously if necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years (A.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy) CoARC approved college (B.S. preferred).
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut in Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy.
• Basic Life Support Certificate by American Heart Association.
• One year in-hospital clinical practice experience. Preferred sub-specialty in critical care.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum of two years (A.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy) CoARC approved college (B.S. preferred).
• LICENSURE: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Basic Life Support Certificate by American Heart Association. Licensed by the State of Connecticut in Respiratory Therapy.
• PHYSICAL DEMAND: Exposure to respiratory and other pathogens including drug resistant strains of tuberculosis and A. Staph, HIV, and hepatitis B. Exposure to blood and body fluids. Exposure to glutaraldehyde, pentamidine, ribovirin, and other potentially harmful substances listed in the MSDS. Administers tests and/or therapy in a standing position (75%). Able to respond to emergencies with rapid dispatch, including the ability to walk up to 7 flights of stairs. Bending to angles greater than 45 degrees. Lifting, pulling and pushing objects up to 40 pounds. Transports equipment weighing up to 300 pounds on rollers. Able to move patients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance using proper body mechanics and equipment. Able to perform prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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