RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT (FT Days)

Trinity Health • Waterbury, CT

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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.

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.
• 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

• Full time 36hr (three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a).
• Great Shift and Weekend Differentials.
• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

What This Job Offers

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