Respiratory Therapist Registered

3 days ago

New London, Connecticut, United States Chi Full time
Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the respiratory care team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support. This role requires a strong foundation in respiratory care, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities
  • Plans and administers non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
  • Plans and administers oxygen therapy, including implementation of oxygen therapy protocol where appropriate.
  • Plans and administers aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy.
  • Plans and administers COPD care program.
  • Performs airway management.
  • Plans and administers incentive spirometry.
  • Cleans and reprocesses respiratory therapy equipment and stocks supplies for immediate use.
  • Plans and administers bronchial hygiene and performs chest physiotherapy, including implementation of bronchial hygiene protocol where appropriate.
  • Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts and aids in rapid response calls when appropriate.
  • Collects, analyzes, and reports arterial blood samples.
  • Operates mechanical ventilators (invasive and non-invasive) and manages ventilator settings and weaning per protocols and provider orders.
  • Performs electrocardiography studies.
  • Performs bedside pulmonary function testing.
  • Performs overnight pulse oximetry.
  • Serves as a preceptor to newly hired employees and/or respiratory therapy students.
  • Serves in the charge respiratory therapist role.
  • Assists in research projects, as directed by departmental and facility leadership.
  • Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education as appropriate.
  • Attends staff or hospital meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
Qualifications
  • At a minimum, the incumbent shall have received the equivalent of an Associate's Degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.
  • The incumbent shall be distinguished as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); such distinction shall be kept current.
  • The incumbent shall hold an active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
  • The incumbent shall hold a current certificate from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One year experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • A current certificate from the AHA in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
  • A current certificate from the AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, if functioning within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in respiratory care, with the ability to think critically and make sound judgments in a fast-paced environment.

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