Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 10126 Shift Details Every third weekend, every third holiday. Work where every moment matters. Overview This therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. They perform the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions. Administers respiratory therapy to include administering 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 Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program. Ability to function as a self-directed team member. Must be Connecticut state licensed. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hospital of Central Connecticut