Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT

Overview Description : The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department. Employment Employment Type : Part time Shift : 12 Hour Day Shift What You Will Do The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department 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 Part time 24hrs 7a-7pm days -- Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials Excellent benefits starting day one Facility Information Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health