Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Care
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee's alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and/or improve patients' breathing. Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments and performs additional related duties as assigned or necessary.
Requirements
- Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
- Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
- Must be Connecticut state licensed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
Responsibilities
- Administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and/or improve patients' breathing.
- Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc.
- Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments
- Performs additional related duties as assigned or necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
