Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location Detail Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Work where every moment matters. Job Summary Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Administers respiratory therapy to include oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care. Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with health care team. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required BLS certification required #J-18808-Ljbffr