Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

This therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. They provide respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance, performing therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Additionally, they administer respiratory therapy including oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, and perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.
• Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, and performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age-specific needs and provide individualized age-specific treatments and care.
• Communicates, cooperates, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality service to patient care units.
• Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.

Requirements

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA-approved Respiratory program.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to Orientation.
• BLS/ACLS Certified.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an Associates Degree required, with a Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA-approved Respiratory program. Must have the ability to function as a self-directed team member, a valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and be registered as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to Orientation. BLS/ACLS certification is also required.

Skills

Skills include proficiency in administering respiratory therapy, conducting pulmonary diagnostic procedures, and providing age-specific care based on developmental principles.

Benefits

The organization provides a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, including options for health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.