Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago
Respiratory Therapist - Hartford - 36 HR (Night Shift)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelConnecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children, offering personalized medical care across various pediatric specialties. The Respiratory Therapist will provide quality care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies, performing assessments, treatments, and management according to physician orders and protocols.
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Responsibilities
Perform specific testing techniques to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and research, including the measurement of ventilatory volumes, pressures and flows, specimen collection of blood and other materials, hemodynamic and other related physiological monitoring of cardiopulmonary systems, including the inserting, monitoring, and maintaining of arterial catheters and the monitoring and maintenance of other cardiovascular indwelling catheters, including central venous and pulmonary artery catheters following appropriate education and training
Insertion of intravenous and intraosseous catheters in appropriately identified health care settings, including medical evacuation and transport vehicles, outpatient bronchoscopy facilities provided the respiratory care practitioner has completed a competency-based training and education program in the insertion and maintenance of such catheters
Insertion of nasogastric tubes, including such tubes used for the purpose of sensing diaphragmatic movements
Utilizes respiratory equipment in all modalities to include but not limited to: medical gases such as oxygen, Heliox, and nitric oxide therapy, IPPB treatments, aerosol treatments, chest physiotherapy and other airway clearance techniques according to physician orders or protocols to meet patient respiratory needs
Provide education to patients, families and the general public to promote knowledge of disease process, therapies, self-help, cardiopulmonary wellness and disease prevention
Initiates and maintains invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation according to physician order or protocol. Ensures patient – ventilator synchrony, maintains, monitors, measures and adjusts appropriately to assure proper function and to ascertain therapeutic effectiveness
Administers pharmacologic, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician or protocol
Assist physicians in patient assessment, response to therapies, and recommendations for changes in therapies
Respond to all STAT situations involving Respiratory Care, requiring the need for airway management and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Maintains natural airways as well as the insertion and maintenance of artificial airways
Perform or assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy, oximetry, VD/VT and O2 consumption, tracheobronchial suctioning, tracheostomy tube changes, intubations, bedside spirometry and EKG’s, arterial puncture and analysis of blood using point of care
Team member of the Critical Care Transport Team. Transports pediatric and neonatal patients requiring respiratory interventions or supervision as needed
Contribute in the development and revision of Respiratory policies, procedures and protocols
Promote continuous learning and expand expertise by engaging in and seeking opportunities to develop self and others with the goal of achieving a self-directed work team. Collaborate in the development and implementation of research and/or quality improvement activities
Participate in clinical affiliation programs and/ or orientation and education of respiratory therapist and other health care professionals
Works efficiently as a team member by consulting with physicians, RNs and other RTs within and across clinical settings to provide quality respiratory care to patients and service to medical center units through communication, cooperation, and collaboration
Demonstrate knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients and families
Demonstrate support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS
Carry Shift Coordination Pager as required
Independent in job duties with minimal supervision required in all patient care areas, including but not limited to: NICU, PICU, ED, Transports, Med Surgical floors, PACU and outpatient
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care
Minimum of an Associated Degree in Respiratory Care
Current State of Connecticut license as Respiratory Care Practitioner
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (RRT). New graduates with the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential will be considered but must achieve the (RRT) credential within 6 months of hire
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire or before staff has completed dept. orientation if that is longer than 6 months
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 6 months of hire or before staff has completed dept. orientation
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Neonatal and Pediatric Experience preferred
Credentialed by the NBRC as a Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, preferred
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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