Summary

Are you passionate about respiratory care and making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our team at Hartford HealthCare as a Respiratory Therapist RRT. With over 30,000 colleagues working together, we are Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Details

• Job Schedule: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 36
• Job Shift: Shift 1
• Shift Details: 3/12hr Shifts, every other weekend, every other holiday

Start your career with us and discover why every moment matters in our organization. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and making a positive impact in our community.

Position Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans, recording and communicating patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate the effectiveness of therapy.
• Educate patients and their families about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the most appropriate mode of therapy for each patient.
• Maintain infection control policies related to patient care.
• Demonstrate competency in utilizing all equipment required for respiratory therapy.
• Perform baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
• Safely administer medications related to respiratory diseases.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Therapist credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross.
• Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.
• 6 months to 1 year of work experience (new graduates will be considered).

Join us at Hartford HealthCare and take your career to the next level. We offer exciting opportunities for growth and development, as well as a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Make your moment count and apply today!