Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital assists, controls, and improves patients' breathing through various therapeutic interventions and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program.
• Work/life balance.

Pay

Details not specified.

Schedule

First Shift as Needed (PRN).