Overview

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.

The Respiratory Therapy Intern is responsible for supporting the overall operations of the Respiratory Department, which consists of equipment cleaning, assembling and distribution, transport, oxygen tank replacement, stocking of all disposable items and equipment to nursing floors and department. To support and deliver respiratory care, in accordance to departmental, clinical and academic verification and distribution; under the supervision and direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

1. Maintains respiratory equipment. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with procedures, assembly and testing of equipment if appropriate, notifying and communicating with biomedical engineering regarding broken or malfunctioning equipment.
2. Responsible for oxygen tank orders, replacement, equipment set up, and delivery.
3. Ensures adequate respiratory supplies at all times.
4. Maintains direct communication with respiratory practitioners regarding equipment and other departmental needs.
5. Assists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients and responds to equipment requests to ensure an efficient and orderly process.
6. Responds within five minutes when called as observed by a supervisor or therapist.
7. Provide and support continuity of patient care and clinical operational support under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
8. Provide and support clinical and patient care under the scope of respiratory care in accordance and verification of departmental competency validation based on Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator/Educator and Cardiopulmonary Services Manager.
9. Demonstrates competency and clinical acumen of respiratory care theories, concepts and best practices in accordance to departmental policies, protocols and standard operating procedures as established by the organization.
10. Performs EKGs
11. Demonstrate and maintain current/active required credentials such as BLS and ACLS.
12. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or equivalent. Requires a current and active enrollment in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Must be a second year student.

EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of one year of both Clinical and Didactical completion of Respiratory Therapy Academic completion of an accredited CoARC Respiratory Care Program evident by submission of college/university program director or appointee with college/university letterhead.

LICENSURE

None at the time of hire but before progressing into a respiratory therapy position must gain the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist. Must have BLS.

YNHHS Requisition ID

181657

Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine. Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it. As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care. For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org

Respiratory Therapy Intern

Respiratory Therapy Intern

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