Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Work where every moment matters. Job Summary Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care, providing therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities with minimal guidance. Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, and 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 provide individualized treatment and care. Demonstrates efficiency across clinical and critical care settings, delivering 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 toward becoming certified in specialized clinical areas. Responsibilities Provide respiratory therapy to patients in various clinical settings. Administer oxygen, medical gases, aerosol medications, and operate ventilators and resuscitation devices. Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Assess patients based on age‑specific needs and develop individualized care plans. Collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality care. Participate in training and certification courses for specialized practice. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA‑approved respiratory program. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license. BLS certification. Benefits Competitive benefits program designed to support work‑life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Backus Hospital