RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT FT
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
About the role
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care at Saint Mary’s Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England. This role involves significant independent judgment in delivering quality patient care and serving as a technical resource for physicians and healthcare workers regarding current respiratory care practices.
Responsibilities
- Administer respiratory care in accordance with departmental protocols.
- Operate and manage respiratory-related equipment, including mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, and High Flow Oxygen devices.
- Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).
- Provide clinical expertise and independent judgment in patient care delivery.
- Act as a resource for physicians and healthcare staff on respiratory care best practices.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care (minimum two-year Associate’s Degree).
- Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures and patient care techniques.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for new colleagues.
- Full-time schedule: 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts).
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on day one.
About the organization
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a 347-bed, Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care community teaching hospital serving Greater Waterbury since 1909. Designated as a Level II Trauma Center, it offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care, the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit, and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.