Critical Care RRT – Impactful Respiratory Therapy

Backus Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a clinically competent Respiratory Therapist to provide therapies and assessments across the cardiopulmonary continuum. You will administer oxygen, aerosolized medications, ventilatory support, and related treatments with minimal supervision.

You will perform pulmonary diagnostics and age-appropriate care planning, communicating effectively with the health care team and pursuing ongoing training to develop expertise in specialized clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by the NBRC is required.
• State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy including oxygen, medications, and ventilatory support.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
• Tailor age-specific care using growth and development principles.
• Collaborate with the health care team and participate in ongoing training/certification to expand expertise.

Skills

RRT

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

State CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

Job description

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a clinically competent Respiratory Therapist to provide therapies and assessments across the cardiopulmonary continuum. You will administer oxygen, aerosolized medications, ventilatory support, and related treatments with minimal supervision.

You will perform pulmonary diagnostics and age-appropriate care planning, communicating effectively with the health care team and pursuing ongoing training to develop expertise in specialized clinical areas.