Advanced Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its clinical team. The role requires providing respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance and participating in education and simulation initiatives, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate (or higher) degree in Respiratory Therapy, CT licensure, NBRC RRT certification prior to orientation, and BLS/ACLS certification; strong

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
• CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required prior to orientation.
• BLS / ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.
• Administer respiratory therapy including oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
• Consider age-specific needs to provide age-appropriate treatments and care.
• Demonstrate efficiency across clinical/critical care settings and collaborate with the health care team.
• Participate in additional training or certification to work in specialized clinical areas.

Skills

Self-directed team member

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its clinical team. The role requires providing respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance and participating in education and simulation initiatives, with a focus on patient safety and high-quality care.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate (or higher) degree in Respiratory Therapy, CT licensure, NBRC RRT certification prior to orientation, and BLS/ACLS certification; strong