Respiratory Therapy / Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) / Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Job Summary: Seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The RT will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment, and management of patients with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities under medical direction. This role will primarily focus on critical care areas and other wards, with opportunities to assist in new therapist orientation and assume charge responsibilities when needed.

Schedule:

• 3 – 12.5-hour shifts will rotate weekends and holidays. Will rotate between day and night shifts – will not consider candidates that can’t rotate between day and night shifts.
  Day shift – 7am-8pm, night shift – 7pm-7:30am

Sign on bonus:

• 10k new grads
• 15k 1-2 years’ experience
• 20k 2+ years’ experience

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients daily to assess therapy effectiveness and appropriateness
• Assume charge responsibilities based on departmental needs
• Assign workload equitably and prioritize patient care
• Conduct patient education and training for effective self-therapy post-discharge
• Document patient information accurately in medical records
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment
• Attend continuing education classes and seminars to maintain clinical expertise
• Complete other tasks assigned by the Manager of Respiratory & Pulmonary Services

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Hold a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Registered/Certified by the National Board for Respiratory CareCertification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program

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