Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 10126 Shift Every third weekend and every third holiday. About the Organization The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute‑care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, along with a wide variety of specialties. It serves patients from birth through the end of life. Responsibilities Perform respiratory care as a clinically competent practitioner with minimal guidance. Administer respiratory therapy, including oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive‑pressure breathing devices, ventilators, and resuscitation devices. Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Use an understanding of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age‑specific needs and provide individualized treatments and care. Demonstrate efficiency across clinical/critical care settings, providing quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation, and collaboration with the health care team. Participate in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills for specialized clinical areas. Qualifications Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an AMA‑approved respiratory program. Must be Connecticut state licensed. Ability to function as a self‑directed team member. Benefits The hospital offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr