Respiratory Therapist - Full-time - Sign on bonus

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients receiving Respiratory Therapy daily to determine effectiveness and appropriateness and verifies patients are receiving prescribed therapy.
• Make appropriate clinical decisions based on physical assessment and chart review.
• Perform patient education and training to ensure effective self-therapy after discharge and promote preventive measures.
• Access clinical data, accurately document in the patient medical record using the computerized information systems available at the hospital.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of all equipment used by the department, including its operation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and processing.
• Review, explain, and demonstrate policies and procedures to new employees.
• Aid in the orientation process of new employees by teaching and/or observing their performance.
• Maintain clinical expertise by attending continuing education classes, respiratory seminars, meetings, and self-improvement programs as appropriate and required.
• Supply proof of yearly CEUs to the Respiratory Clinical Leader or Manager.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Held a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT or RRT).
• Maintain the following certifications:
• Basic Life Support - required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options).
• Available day one.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off accruals.
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.

Schedule

37.5 hours a week. 12.5-hour shifts (7am-7:30pm & 7:30pm-7am). Rotating day and overnight shifts. Option to work nights only. Sign on bonus available - 20k new grads, 30k 1+ year of experience.