Job description

Stamford Health is a well-established, award winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT.
As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonuses for designated positions
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

The part-time Respiratory Therapist, in Outpatient Pulmonary Rehab, provides the assessment, treatment, management, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio-pulmonary system. They can either be a certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT). They will conduct tours, interviews, medical histories, physical assessments, and orientations for all referred pulmonary patients. Prepare and upgrade individualized exercise prescriptions and completes appropriate documentation. Supervises and teaches exercise rehabilitation classes. Provides patient education and clinical management of patients with various forms of lung disease and other co-morbidities. Works closely, and constantly communicates, with the Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, Medical Director, and other staff to ensure quality, individualized care for all patients.*SCHEDULE* 20 hours per week- M, T, Th, F, 10am-3pm.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Respiratory Therapist (RT) will perform a comprehensive assessment of patients referred to Pulmonary Rehab to determine effectiveness and appropriateness. The RT will develop an appropriate exercise prescription, and continuously update as needed, for the patient. The RT will make appropriate clinical decisions based on physical assessment and chart review.The RT will monitor pulmonary rehab patients during exercise sessions and notify attending physicians of abnormal physiological responses to exercise. The RT will provide vigilant monitoring and supervision of patients during utilization of exercise equipment. Providing the patient and referring physician with necessary information regarding patient status, progress, and responses to exercises is imperative. The RT will work collaboratively with the whole care team including the Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator, Medical Director, and other staff to ensure quality, individualized care for all patients.The RT will also provide ongoing education to pulmonary rehab patients on pulmonary risk factors, activity modification, exercise planning, and home activities, amongst many others.The RT demonstrates professional work behavior according to the American Association of Respiratory Care code of conduct and by following Service Standards and Success factors of Stamford Hospital. The RT complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.Required SkillsRequired ExperienceMust have graduated from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy and hold a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. The therapist must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. The RT must maintain certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support according to the American Heart Association.

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Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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