Respiratory Therapist – 24 Hours, Evenings, EOW – Sign-On Bonus Available

Responsibilities

• Perform specific testing techniques to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and research.
• Insertion of intravenous and intraosseous catheters in appropriately identified health care settings, including medical evacuation and transport vehicles, outpatient bronchoscopy facilities.
• Utilizes respiratory equipment in all modalities to include but not limited to: medical gases such as oxygen, Heliox, and nitric oxide therapy, IPPB treatments, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy and other airway clearance techniques.
• Provide education to patients, families and the general public to promote knowledge of disease process, therapies, self-help, cardiopulmonary wellness and disease prevention.
• Initiates and maintains invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation according to physician order or protocol.
• Maintains natural airways as well as the insertion and maintenance of artificial airways.
• Contribute in the development and revision of Respiratory policies, procedures and protocols.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of research and/or quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care. Minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care.
• Education and/or Experience Preferred: Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Preferred: Neonatal and Pediatric Experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: Current State of Connecticut license as Respiratory Care Practitioner. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• Licenses and Certifications Preferred: Credentialed by the NBRC as a Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, preferred.

About the Role

Respiratory Therapists are clinical specialists who provide quality care to patients and their families according to physician orders and approved protocols. Services provided include assessment, treatment and management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system. This involves the application and analysis of respiratory care as it applies to clinical data, equipment, and therapeutic procedures.