Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
This therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. They perform the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions. Also administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care. Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with heath care team. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.
Requirements
- Associates Degree required
- Ability to function as a self-directed team member
- Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to Orientation
- BLS /ACLS Certified
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program
Responsibilities
- Administering oxygen and other medical gases
- Administering aerosolized medications
- Administering positive pressure breathing devices
- Administering ventilators
- Administering resuscitation devices
- Performing pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments
- Assessing each patient’s individual age specific needs and providing individualized age specific treatments and care
- Demonstrating efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with heath care team
- Participating in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas
Benefits
- competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
