Impactful Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT/RRT) - Mon-Fri

Hartford HealthCare; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform pulmonary-function tests and related diagnostics for physician use in diagnosing pulmonary disorders. The role includes explaining procedures to patients, documenting results, and ensuring equipment calibration and function.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with credentialing as CRT or RRT and up to one year of preferred experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• 1-year experience as a respiratory care practitioner preferred.
• Credentialed as a certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary-function, lung capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood and oxygen tests for use by physician in diagnosing and treatment of pulmonary disorders.
• Confers with the patient in the treatment room to explain the procedure and methods of breathing during the test.
• Documents test information in the patient’s medical record and oversees inventory of supplies needed.
• Calibrates and maintains diagnostic equipment and recognizes when equipment malfunctions.

Skills

CRT or RRT credential

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform pulmonary-function tests and related diagnostics for physician use in diagnosing pulmonary disorders. The role includes explaining procedures to patients, documenting results, and ensuring equipment calibration and function.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with credentialing as CRT or RRT and up to one year of preferred experience.