Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Yale New Haven Health

Overview: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.

Practices aseptic techniques, adheres to infection control policies. Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physicians order for both in-house and out-patients. Working under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services.Proforms the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner encompassed within the license granted by the state of RI.

EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities:

• 1. Essential Functions
• 1.1 Performs basic respiratory: including HHN,IS,CPT,MDI,IPPB,Flutter & EZPAP
• 2. Essential Functions
• 2.1 Member of Code Team and MET team.
• 3. Essential Functions
• 3.1 Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox,Wrights,blenders,analizers.
• 4. Essential Functions
• 4.1 Familiar with CPAP/Bi-pap setup, maintenance and administration.
• 5. Essential Functions
• 5.1 Participates in staff meeting, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
• 6. Essential Functions
• 6.1 Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• 7. Essential Functions
• 7.1 Continuously displays a ?can do? attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist or credential of a Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential.

EXPERIENCE

Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.

LICENSURE

BLS and a current RI license.