Respiratory Therapist

Waterbury Hospital • Waterbury, CT

55d

About The Position

Perform respiratory therapy on all patients, from neonate to geriatric and document according to department and Hospital policies. Provide monitoring and ventilation/airway management to patients requiring continuous invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Draw arterial blood gases and assist with bronchoscopies. Monitor and document patient care provided in electronic medical record. Consult with physicians and nurses to modify therapy to provide optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• CT state Respiratory Therapy license required.
• Registered or registry eligible with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy on all patients, from neonate to geriatric and document according to department and Hospital policies.
• Provide monitoring and ventilation/airway management to patients requiring continuous invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Draw arterial blood gases and assist with bronchoscopies.
• Monitor and document patient care provided in electronic medical record.
• Consult with physicians and nurses to modify therapy to provide optimal patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees