Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner Location: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) – Torrington, Connecticut Shift: All shifts as needed (PRN) Job Overview: The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers respiratory therapy to assist, control, and improve patients' breathing. Responsibilities include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, performing pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Administer oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, and positive pressure breathing devices. Manage ventilators and resuscitation devices. Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Provide other related duties as assigned or necessary. Qualifications Associate's Degree required (Bachelor's preferred) from an AMA-approved Respiratory program. Must be Connecticut state licensed in respiratory care. Ability to function as a self-directed team member. #J-18808-Ljbffr