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Nuvance Health Respiratory Therapist 3 in Danbury, Connecticut
Description
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST WANTED AT THE DANBURY HOSPITAL
Due to growth and promotions within the department, the Danbury Respiratory team is seeking a RRT to join its dynamic team. Most shift openings are NIGHTS with generous shift differentials and a $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified candidates.
645P-715A, EVERYOTHER WEEKEND 12 hour shifts.
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 15,000+strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
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: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re 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!
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.