Per-Diem Respiratory Therapist

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a Per-Diem Respiratory Therapist in Providence, RI.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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. Practises aseptic techniques, adheres to infection control policies, provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physicians' order for both in‑house and out‑patients.

Works under the direction of the Director of Cardio‑pulmonary Services, performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner encompassed within the license granted by the state of RI.

• Perform basic respiratory procedures including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP.
• Member of Code Team and MET team.
• Familiar with measuring devices: pulse ox, Wrights, blenders, analyzers.
• Familiar with CPAP/Bi‑pap setup, maintenance, and administration.
• Participate in staff meetings, attend lectures, conferences, and seminars.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Continuously display a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential.
• Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible.
• BLS and a current RI license.

YNHHS Requisition : 146739