Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - per diem
About The Position
Position Purpose The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Francis Hospital What you will do 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 Sets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; Manages 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
- administration of respiratory care
- 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
- Sets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices
- Manages patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)
Benefits
- Per Diem
- Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
