Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT
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. Key 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).
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 benefits starting day 1
- SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
