Certified Respiratory Therapist

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical and dental

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, plan, implement and document a goal-oriented program of respiratory therapy interventions. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to improve cardiopulmonary function and health, providing education to staff, patients and families as needed.

The role operates under the guidance of RRT. The position supports inpatient respiratory care, with a 24-hour weekly schedule during the second shift and requires strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current NBRC credentials.
• Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• CPR Certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Active Member of the AARC (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological impairments within CT scope and licensure.
• Coordinate patient care plans and education with patients and family.
• Maintain documentation per EMR guidelines and Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and participate in discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and team members and demonstrate professionalism.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Current NBRC credentials

Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Certified Respiratory Therapist

CPR Certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers

Active Member of the AARC

Job description

Position Location:

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Second Shift

Department:

Inpatient Respiratory

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Required: Current credentials by NBRC
• Required: Licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Required: CPR Certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Preferred: Active Member of the AARC

JOB SUMMARY

To evaluate, plan implement, and document a goal-oriented program of respiratory therapy interventions that facilitate optimal cardiopulmonary function and health. To participate in an interdisciplinary team approach, communicating relevant information to others and providing education to staff, patients and families as necessary. As appropriate, works under guidance of RRT.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job requires standing and/or walking for long periods, up to one hundred fifty minutes at a time with infrequent sitting.
• Overhead reaching, climbing, squatting, and kneeling are occasionally required.
• Bending and forward reaching frequently required to access equipment from high and low areas.
• Lifting of weights greater than seventy-five pounds is occasionally required for patient repositioning.
• Pushing of objects greater than sixty pounds is frequently required for patient transfer.
• Fine manipulation is required for patient care and ventilator management, also for writing and computer usage.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Job requires independent problem identification. Abstract reasoning and adaptability to foreign environments and information and quick decision-making is required. A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and/or concentration in the presence of noise/distraction is necessary.
• Job requires legibility, speaking accuracy and logical sentence and paragraph organization. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional (medical) terms and definitaions is required.
• Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
• Job Requires an ability to comprehend abstractions and to make inferences. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional (IE: medical) terms and definitions required.
• Job requires familiarity with algebraic expressions, such as real numbers, linear quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, angle and circular functions and universe functions

WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires working primarily indoors, only occasionally needing to be outdoors.
• Job requires working continuously around others while working alone and with others on a frequent basis.
• Occasionally required are emergency responses, while working in crowded spaces and exposure to body fluids/ blood borne pathogens.
• Flexibility in scheduling of hours may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides evaluation & treatment of cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and neurological impairments as dictated by the State of CT practice act and licensure requirements. Recognizes physiological, psychological and age related changes in the patient. Consults with other healthcare team members and establishes goals with the patient and family based on respiratory practice standards, guidelines and protocols.
• Plans, implements, delivers and delegates patient care by utilizing appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions based on assessments, revising treatments, patient family education, and participating in discharge planning.
• Coordinates time management of self by organizing schedule to meet patient Care needs, carries patient load that meets productivity requirements and reflects HSC standards of practice. Collaborates with team members for assistance to meet patient outcomes and department goals.
• Documents concurrently, following established EMR guidelines all patient and professional interactions including evaluations, assessments & interventions, care plans, ordering & billing and education. Complies with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Communicates understanding, both verbally and nonverbally to patients and families, healthcare team members, supervisors and students in an appropriate manner to enhance positive relationships both internally and externally. Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to promote the needs of the patient and the institution they represent.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $27.30 to $42.31. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.