Float Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Care

Hartford Hospital; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital seeks a Float Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care across acute care facilities. The role includes evaluating patients, administering therapies, and ensuring high-quality care in a collaborative team environment. Candidates must have the required certifications and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Cutting-edge medical technology

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Respiratory Practitioner required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care license required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy and perform diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide individualized age-specific treatments and care.
• Participate in additional training for specialized areas.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

Associates Degree from AMA approved Respiratory program

Bachelor’s Degree from AMA approved Respiratory program (preferred)

Job description

Float Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Care

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Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

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Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Job Summary

This Registered Respiratory Therapist will be a Floating Respiratory Therapist to rotate between HHC Acute Care facilities for prescheduled time blocks. Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Performs the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions. Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care. Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with heath care team. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.

Qualifications

Education

Associates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program preferred.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Respiratory Practitioner required

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS /ACLS Certified

Preferred - PALS/NRP Certification

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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