Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department. This role involves functioning clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care. The therapist will serve as a technical resource to physicians and other healthcare workers regarding current practices in respiratory care. Responsibilities include setting up, operating, and managing patient care on respiratory-related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices, and managing patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level). Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding patient and family expectations by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. They are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital, and the largest Catholic hospital in New England. The hospital honors the dignity of every person and recognizes the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings, growing stronger together and delivering more compassionate, person-centered care.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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)
Benefits
- Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials
- SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
- Great benefits starting day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
