Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location Backus Hospital (10309) About the Organization Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high‑quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. Job Summary Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Performs 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. Responsibilities Provide respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Administer oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive‑pressure breathing devices, ventilators, and resuscitation devices. Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Assess each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide individualized treatments. Work efficiently across clinical/critical care settings and collaborate with the health care team. Participate in training or certification courses to specialize in clinical areas. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA‑approved Respiratory program. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required. BLS certification required. Benefits With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr