Respiratory Therapist, Full Time. Days - sign on bonus
Yale New Haven Health | |
United States, Connecticut, Greenwich | |
5 Perryridge Road (Show on map) | |
Jan 02, 2025 | |
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. Assesses, implements and coordinates the Respiratory Care Plan for inpatients and outpatients.Operates a wide variety of complex technical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Continuously monitors therapy, therapeutic response and the disease process being treated and makes appropriate and timely revisions and modifications to the treatment plan in consult with the interns, residents, attending physicians and pulmonary physiologist. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Qualifications EDUCATION Minimum of two years (A.S. degree in Respiratory Therapy) CoARC approved college (B.S. preferred). Licenses and Certifications: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Basic Life Support Certificate by American Heart Association. Licensed by the State of Connecticut in Respiratory Therapy. One year in-hospital clinical practice experience. Preferred sub-specialty in critical care. EXPERIENCE One year in-hospital clinical practice experience. Preferred sub-specialty in critical care. LICENSURE Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Therapy. Basic Life Support Certificate by American Heart Association. Licensed by the State of Connecticut in Respiratory Therapy. PHYSICAL DEMAND Exposure to respiratory and other pathogens including drug resistant strains of tuberculosis and A. Staph, HIV, and hepatitis B. Exposure to blood and body fluids. Exposure to glutaraldehyde, pentamidine, ribovirin, and other potentially harmful substances listed in the MSDS. YNHHS Requisition ID 132153 |