Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT

Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!

Position Purpose The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department What you will do Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level) Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care Position Highlights and Benefits Full time 36hr on 7p-7a Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE! Great benefits starting day 1 Ministry/Facility Information Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health