Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT Per diem
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 person to physicians and other health care workers regarding current practices in respiratory care. Key duties 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).
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
- Administer respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.
- Function clinically with independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care.
- Serve as a technical resource person to physicians and other health care workers regarding 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
