RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT (FT Days)

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

82d

About The Position

Come join our Respiratory team at Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England! The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital. 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 procedures and patient care techniques in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.
• Function clinically with independent judgment regarding patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare workers.
• Set up, operate, and manage patient care on respiratory equipment.
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $10,000 for new colleagues.
• Great benefits and health insurance coverage starting Day One.
• Great shift and weekend differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees