Respiratory Therapist - Alliance

Responsibilities

• Performs outpatient PFTs, Sputum Inductions, ABGs, and EKGs.
• Collaborates with Pulmonologists to ensure exams are read in a timely manner.
• Calibrates on each PFT machine/body box, daily.
• Checks expiration dates on the code box.
• Performs routine maintenance on PFT machine.
• Troubleshoots PFT machine/body box and resolves any issues.
• Equipment upkeep on all clinical equipment.
• DME patient equipment; form completions, patient phone calls, and follow up.
• Completes all respiratory care services according to Physician's order.
• Demonstrates proper operation, set-up and monitoring of equipment used for the delivery of therapeutic gases.
• Mentors students in the clinical and ethical aspects of the Respiratory Therapy profession.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate Degree in an approved Respiratory Care program, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Must hold credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and a current license from the State of Connecticut to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)- certification is desirable.
• Competent at recognizing arrhythmias.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

Skills

• PFTs, desat studies, EKGs, ABGs
• Strong patient advocate
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written and communications skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective written communication
• Strong focus on customer service
• Patience and empathy
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work in a multi-faceted environment
• Ability to work in a business environment which requires the accessing of information from many sources, locations and media

Benefits

Scope of Position: Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and acquired knowledge to maintain a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient Respiratory Department to include and Outpatient PFT Lab. Performs safe Respiratory Therapy modalities as ordered by physician, develops a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care. Identifies need for alternative action in the treatment plan and involves the multi-disciplinary team in revisions to plan of care. Has a strong understanding to operate PFT lab independently as well as operate in the inpatient units as applicable. Works collaboratively with other applicable departments on projects relating to the implementation of new CP equipment. Completes other related department work as required.

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates

Schedule

Works collaboratively with other applicable departments on projects relating to the implementation of new CP equipment. Completes other related department work as required.