Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT

Employment Type: Full time, 12-hour night shift (7p–7a).

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.

Responsibilities

• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource person to physicians and other health care workers regarding current practices in respiratory care.
• Set up, operate, and manage patient care on respiratory-related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices.
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate’s Degree.
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for new colleagues.
• Excellent shift, weekend, and holiday differentials.
• Excellent benefits starting day 1.

Pay

Pay Range: $30–$48/hr. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education, including CRT vs. RRT.