Yale New Haven Health·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Respiratory Therapist actively manages the airway during ECT treatment and performs various clinical activities in the assessment and support of the medical care team. This role also involves serving as a resource to the patient care team and supporting departmental quality improvement efforts.
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The Respiratory Therapist Airway Management is a health care professional who is a graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care approved by the committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The RT Airway Management actively manages the airway during the ECT treatment. The RT Airway Management performs a variety of clinical activities in the assessment and support of the medical care team. . The RT Airway Management serves as a resource to the other members of the patient care team and supports departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement efforts.
YNHHS Requisition ID: 173374
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care program and hold a current active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Connecticut, along with NBRC Registration. A minimum of two years of critical care experience is required, including demonstrated competency in Charge assignments, Newborn, and Pediatric critical care for external candidates.
Market context
Connecticut healthcare employers often seek respiratory therapists with critical care experience, and night-shift coverage can make this role especially important in hospital staffing. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold CT RCP licensure, NBRC registration, and experience in acute or ICU settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your bedside critical care experience and weekend availability before applying.