Respiratory Therapist

Hartford Healthcare•Willimantic, CT

76d•Onsite

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. For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community. JOB SUMMARY The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this position. The RCP shall be responsible for the assessment, planning and administration of all respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department. They shall provide these services to all ages (to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in accordance with the Policy and Procedures. They shall function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care, reassessment of patient care needs, education of patient and family, as established by department policy and procedures and with medical guidance.

Requirements

Graduate of an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or two (2) year Respiratory college.
Newly graduated with no previous experience but with 1,000 clinical hours in a hospital setting.
CRT certification by N.B.R.C. Required for this position to meet State Statute for Respiratory Care Practitioners
Current CT state licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
Demonstrated knowledge to perform pulmonary function testing.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers.
Ability to read and understand oral and written material and effectively communicate technical or complex information.
Demonstrates critical thinking and advanced decision making skills.
Must be organized, flexible and a team player.
Good time management skills.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

ACLS, within 6 months of hire
Current PALS or STABLE Certification and NRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assessment, planning and administration of all respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.
Provide respiratory services to all ages (to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in accordance with the Policy and Procedures.
Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care, reassessment of patient care needs, education of patient and family, as established by department policy and procedures and with medical guidance.