Registered Respiratory Therapist

Persante Health Care; Norwich (CT); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Persante Health Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support overnight sleep testing at our Norwich, CT site. The role involves patient preparation, monitoring of polysomnographic data, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout the study.

Active Connecticut RRT licensure and BLS/CPR certification are required. This is a full-time, on-site position with graveyard shift hours, offering benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting overnight sleep testing or polysomnography is preferred.
• Active Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to work overnight 10-hour shifts in a clinical setting.

Aufgaben

• Explain testing procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the sleep study process.
• Apply recording and monitoring electrodes and sensors required for polysomnographic studies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to sleep by managing room conditions such as lighting, noise, and temperature.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout testing procedures.
• Monitor physiological data throughout the sleep study and recognize artifacts that may affect study quality.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed to maintain accurate data collection.
• Apply appropriate testing and therapies as ordered and according to established protocols.
• Provide detailed documentation throughout the testing process.
• Complete post-study procedures including data validation and documentation review.
• Ensure accurate patient information is associated with collected study data.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and communicate mechanical issues according to policy.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Overnight shift endurance

Polysomnographic testing

Vital data monitoring

Patient preparation and care

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Active RRT credential

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Norwich, CT 06360, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $42.00 - $45.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Graveyard, Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) supports overnight sleep testing operations under the supervision of the Regional Clinical Manager and Medical Director. This role is responsible for preparing patients for testing, monitoring physiological data throughout the study, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining patient safety and comfort. The RRT supports the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders by assisting with polysomnographic testing and respiratory-related therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols and accreditation standards.

Please Note: Active Connecticut Respiratory Therapist licensure required. This position will Support Hartford Backus Norwich.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Preparation and Care

• Explain testing procedures to patients and answer questions regarding the sleep study process.
• Apply recording and monitoring electrodes and sensors required for polysomnographic studies.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to sleep by managing room conditions such as lighting, noise, and temperature.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout testing procedures.

Study Monitoring and Data Collection

• Monitor physiological data throughout the sleep study and recognize artifacts that may affect study quality.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment as needed to maintain accurate data collection.
• Apply appropriate testing and therapies as ordered and according to established protocols.

Documentation and Post-Study Procedures

• Provide detailed documentation throughout the testing process.
• Complete post-study procedures including data validation and documentation review.
• Ensure accurate patient information is associated with collected study data.

Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain sleep lab equipment and communicate mechanical issues according to policy.
• Follow infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in training and professional development activities as required.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: Licensure and Certification Requirements

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in good standing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active RRT credential in good standing
• Ability to maintain required continuing education credits (CEUs) in accordance with BRPT and accrediting agency standards.
• Ability to maintain active professional credentials and state licensure without lapses.
• Ability to work overnight 10-hour shifts in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sleep medicine services.
• Experience in Pulmonology, Cardiology, or Neurology services.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related healthcare field.

Physical and Work Requirements

The position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and monitoring patient studies. Staff must be able to lift and move equipment and supplies as needed and maintain visual attention to monitoring systems during overnight shifts.

Employment Details (Role-Specific)

Pay Rate / Salary Range: $42.00 – $45.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Overnight shifts (4 days / 10hr.), schedule assigned based on operational needs

Work Location: Backus, Norwich Connecticut. – On-site

Openings: 2 Positions Available

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Persante Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.