Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location and Shift Details Location: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Shift: every third weekend, every third holiday. Work where every moment matters. Responsibilities Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Performs therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Administers respiratory therapy including oxygen, other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide individualized treatments and care. Demonstrates efficiency across clinical and critical care settings to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration with the health care team. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified for specialized clinical areas. Qualifications Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an AMA‑approved Respiratory program. Ability to function as a self‑directed team member. Must be Connecticut state licensed. About the Organization Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive health‑care network, providing a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. We are committed to professional growth, benefits, and work‑life balance. Every moment matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hospital of Central Connecticut