Yale-New Haven Health New Haven , CT 06501
Posted 2 weeks ago
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.
The Respiratory Therapist II is a healthcare professional who is a graduate of a program in Respiratory Care approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and is recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Therapist II performs a variety of clinical activities in the assessment, treatment, and education of the patient with respiratory problems. The Therapist II has demonstrated ability to provide all therapies and services offered by the department, and serves as a resource to other members of the patient care team. The Therapist II proficiently provides care in all ICU's including PICU and/or NBSCU.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Associates of Science degree and certificate of completion of an AMA-Approved Respiratory Care Program and current license by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years as a Respiratory Therapist with at least 12 months at Yale-New Haven Hospital or 3 years as a Respiratory Therapist in a critical care environment (requires department head approval.) . Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
LICENSURE
CT RCP License
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in all ICU's, including PICU and/or Newborn ICU, with knowledge of respiratory care assessments, procedures, equipment, application and appropriate documentation. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Computer literacy.
Additional Information
Program is in New Haven Tuesdays and Thursdays and Branford on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Rehab experience preferred
YNHHS Requisition ID
116717
Yale-New Haven Health