Start your career as a Respiratory Therapist RRT at Hartford HealthCare, where every moment matters. Join our comprehensive healthcare network and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

About Hartford HealthCare Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most trusted healthcare network, providing top-quality care to patients across the state. With over 30,000 colleagues, we are committed to delivering exceptional medical services and improving the health and well-being of our communities.

Position Summary As a Respiratory Therapist RRT, you will provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients, developing care plans, implementing and monitoring patient care, administering respiratory therapies, and educating patients and their families about their health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Assess patients and develop care plans based on diagnosis
• Implement and monitor patient care plan
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice and treatment effectiveness
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support resources
• Ensure infection control policies are followed
• Demonstrate competency with respiratory care equipment
• Perform pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters
• Safely administer medications for respiratory diseases

Qualifications

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

At Hartford HealthCare, we care about your career and offer exciting opportunities for professional development and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization that is on the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, bringing new technologies and breakthrough treatments to patients. We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Your moment to make a difference starts here.