Respiratory Therapist • $20,000 Sign on •

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

Able to perform a wide variety of complex clinical and technical tasks according to the standards set forth in the Departmental Procedure manual.

Maintains complete and timely documentation in all job aspects, including all facets of the medical record and all departmental statistical records.Part-time and per diem employees may be restricted in some procedures as determined by the Manager and / or Medical director and noted on the Orientation Checklist and demonstrated in Competency Testing.

Maintains an accurate and current awareness of all departmental and hospital policies and procedures as evidenced in clinical competencies, attendance at departmental in-services, review and compliance with all communication sheet entries, announcements and memoranda pertinent to the operation of the department.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's / area's / department's policies and procedures.

TEAM PLAYER :

• 5.1 Outstanding : Fulfills Successful performance level. Consistently promotes and practices teamwork across departments or functions. Anticipates concerns or obstacles to goals and works to find common ground and resolution. As appropriate, demonstrates role model qualities to lead team activities and assumes responsibility for smooth functioning Consistently seeks opportunities to help others despite a full workload. Always demonstrates respect for the individual by encouraging diverse perspectives and experiences to maximize team performance. Acts as a role model and inspires the team by consistently demonstrating tact and appropriate concern for others.

COMMUNICATOR :

OPEN MINDED / FLEXIBLE :

PROBLEM SOLVER :

FRIENDLY :

HELPFUL :

PERSONALLY EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE :

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. Administers tests and / or therapy in a standing position (75%). Able to respond to emergencies with rapid dispatch, including the ability to walk up to 7 flights of stairs. Bending to angles greater than 45 degrees. Lifting, pulling and pushing objects up to 40 pounds. Transports equipment weighing up to 300 pounds on rollers. Able to move patients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance using proper body mechanics and equipment. Able to perform prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

YNHHS Requisition ID

152942