Summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist CRT to join our team. In this role, you will provide respiratory care to patients with respiratory insufficiencies, assess patient conditions, develop care plans, and administer treatments. Join us at Hartford HealthCare, where every moment matters.

Details

• Job Schedule: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 36
• Job Shift: Shift 1
• Shift Details: Sign-on bonus eligible

About Hartford HealthCare

At Hartford HealthCare, we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide to our patients. With over 30,000 colleagues, we are Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Our facility, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, is a 473-bed community teaching hospital integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network. We offer a wide range of services and have a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist CRT, you will evaluate and provide care to patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This includes assessing patients for appropriate treatment, developing care plans based on diagnoses, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, and performing advanced respiratory care modalities. You will also educate patients and their families about their health conditions and provide information about community support groups and available programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment based on diagnosis
• Develop care plans and monitor patients' conditions
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment effectiveness
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available support programs
• Assess patients' conditions to determine the most appropriate mode of therapy
• Monitor and evaluate therapy effectiveness and suggest alternatives when appropriate
• Maintain infection control policies related to patient care
• Demonstrate competency on all equipment utilized
• Perform baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters
• Safely administer medications related to respiratory diseases

Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
  • Certified BLS Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified BLS Provider from the American Red Cross
• Education: Completion of a Respiratory Care Program
• Experience: 6 months to 1 year (new graduates will be considered)

At Hartford HealthCare, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Join us today and make a difference in the lives of our patients.