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Nuvance Health Respiratory Therapist 3 -- PRN in Danbury, Connecticut
Respiratory Therapist 3 -- PRN
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Requisition ID: 50599
Salary Range: 27.91 - 51.83 HOURLY
Work Shift: 0645-1915 or 1845 -0715 - this is a network position, work location rotates between Danbury and New Milford Hospital
FT/PT/PD: Per Diem
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
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Respiratory Therapist - PRN!
Attention Respiratory Therapists looking for PRN work! The Danbury hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner with a National Board for Respiratory Care to provide support. We seek individuals with an Associate's level degree to work on a Per Diem basis - must work 20 hours within a 4 week period with at least on 12 hour shift . The Respiratory teams here at Nuvance Health are renowned in the field and can provide experienced and early career candidates with career growth. Respiratory therapists here at the Danbury hospital provide protocol respiratory care - one of the last hospitals in CT. We offer very competitive rates and a team oriented culture. Our PRN rate is $42/hour plus shift differentials for qualified candidates. Qualified candidates should send their resume to Christine.Petti@NuvanceHealth.org for immediate consideration.
Summary:
Provides high-quality care in a cost effective and timely manner to patients throughout the continuum. Performs critical and lab assessments of the cardiopulmonary patients and is available to work across the WCHN Network. Recommends, modifies, and administers oxygen therapy, pharmacological agents, bronchial hygiene, airway, and ventilator care. Respiratory Therapist 3 is a Registered Therapist.
Responsibilities:
Manages the Ventilator/Rounding protocol. Helps MD to assess cardiopulmonary status. Strives to reduce length of patient's stay on ventilator and in Intensive Care Unit.
Makes assessment of patient's cardiopulmonary compromise. Treats hypoxia/bronchospasm with proper modality, such as O2/Bronchodilators.
Draws arterial blood gases. Analyzes and makes recommendations for therapy or change in therapy.
Performs non -invasive mask ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP).
Manages the neonate and surgical patients on ventilators.
Educates patients on state of disease as well as change to home regime in order to reduce re-admission.
Educates surgical patients.
Responds to trauma alerts, code green, code 33 and code blue; attends to & stabilizes patients.
Transports ventilator patients.
Enters charges and changes for each patient served into computer. Documents per department standards.
Attends mandatory inservices & department meetings per PEP standards.
Assists in the orientation and education of new staff.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE
Other Information:
Required: Advanced level. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). CPR - Healthcare Provider. Ventilator management skills for Adults and NICU.
Minimum Experience: one year
Desired:
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:NBRC,RESP
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 138
Department: Pulmonary Medicine
Exempt: No
Salary Range: up to $42/hour plus shift differentials
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