Clinical Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care

Theuniversityunion; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care for residents, including those on mechanical ventilation. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring conditions, and responding to respiratory emergencies.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license.
• RRT or CRT credential.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator patients preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings.
• Participate in ventilator weaning protocols.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and monitor supplies.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Communication skills

Ventilator patient experience

Education

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care for residents, including those on mechanical ventilation. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, managing ventilator-dependent patients, monitoring conditions, and responding to respiratory emergencies.