Respiratory Therapist-36 hours/ rotating (D/N)/ every 3rd weekend (weekends should be on nights)

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.
• Utilizes respiratory equipment in all modalities to include but not limited to: medical gases, IPPB treatments, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy and other airway clearance techniques.
• Provide education to patients, families and the general public.
• Initiates and maintains invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Administers pharmacologic, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures.
• Assist physicians in patient assessment, response to therapies, and recommendations for changes in therapies.
• Respond to all STAT situations involving Respiratory Care.
• 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.