Respiratory Therapist Trainee Per Diem

Description

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds . If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County Connecticut and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence and we provide advanced cancer heart and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following :

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital we prioritize the health and well-being of our team fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors youll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because were not just part of the community we are its center.

Summary :

Responsible for clinical evaluation of patient and delivery of respiratory care as required under the supervision a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities :

Independently administers pharmacologic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment disease prevention or a diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician. Obtains arterial blood gases.

Independently administers basic oxygen therapy. Confers with licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for advanced oxygen therapy such as high flow nasal cannula.

Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment by utilizing respiratory protocols to optimize patient outcomes in collaboration with healthcare team.

Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for mechanical ventilation. Assists in maintaining stock of equipment and supplies including the performance of pre-use checks on mechanical ventilators.

Observes and monitors signs and symptoms general behavior general physical response to respiratory care treatment to determine whether abnormal characteristics are exhibited.

Promotes continuous learning and expands expertise by engaging in and seeking opportunities to develop self and others as a member of the team.

Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service within the hospital setting through communication cooperation and collaboration.

Demonstrates competence including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patientsï½ needs in a specialty area.

Participates in additional training and / or certification courses to develop expertise and skills toward certification as a RRT.

Required : Education :

Pursuing an Associates or Bachelors Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program. New graduate or within 2 months of graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Licensure Certification Registration Required :

Current Basic Life Support Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

With strong heart s and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1