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*Description*

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.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

Our accolades include the following:

* The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety

* Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals

* U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.*Summary:*

Responsible for clinical evaluation of patient and delivery of respiratory care as required under the supervision a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

*Responsibilities:*

Independently administers pharmacologic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or a diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician. Obtains arterial blood gases.

Independently administers basic oxygen therapy. Confers with licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for advanced oxygen therapy such as high flow nasal cannula.

Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in developing and implementing an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment by utilizing respiratory protocols to optimize patient outcomes, in collaboration with healthcare team.

Confers with a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for mechanical ventilation. Assists in maintaining stock of equipment and supplies, including the performance of pre-use checks on mechanical ventilators.

Observes and monitors signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment to determine whether abnormal characteristics are exhibited.

Promotes continuous learning and expands expertise by engaging in and seeking opportunities to develop self and others as a member of the team.

Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service within the hospital setting through communication, cooperation and collaboration.

Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patients� needs in a specialty area.

Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills toward certification as a RRT.

*Required:*

Education:

Pursuing an Associates or Bachelors Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program. New graduate or within 2 months of graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Licensure, Certification, Registration Required:

Current Basic Life Support, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

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.