Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (CRT)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sign-on Bonus $10,000

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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.

Why Respiratory Therapy at Hartford HealthCare?

• Career advancement including ECMO Specialist training, or follow a path to Lead RRT, Assistant Manager, Float Specialist, and Respiratory Manager positions. Discover a caring and supportive team encouraging your development.
• One of the few positions in acute care which utilizes advanced technology such as nebulizers and ventilation systems, while also providing direct hands-on patient care. Both aspects are significant to the responsibilities and keeps the job both challenging and exciting. You will continuously learn and develop throughout your career.
• Work-life balance, excellent benefits and continuing education.
• A variety of work and interaction, as an RRT you work with a variety of providers and acute care staff, a variety of departments from ICU and Emergency to recovery, NICU and pediatrics. Exciting daily interaction, always on the move in diverse settings.

Position Summary:

Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes. Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate. Maintains infection control policies related to patient care. Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized. Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters. Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to start date. Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Completion of a Respiratory Care Program. 1 year of experience preferred. Will consider new graduate.