Respiratory Therapist – Day/Night Rotator, 36 Hours (E3W – 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.
• Participate in clinical affiliation programs and/or orientation and education of respiratory therapist and other health care professionals.

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.