Respiratory Therapist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver high quality respiratory care within hospital settings. The role emphasizes assessment, ventilation support, and patient education.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document care activities, and ensure accurate records while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold RRT credential with strong clinical respiratory assessment and treatment skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy techniques.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and support ventilator therapy.
• Administer therapeutic gases and respiratory medications.
• Perform diagnostic testing related to cardiopulmonary status.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain clinical records.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator management

Patient-centered care

Communication

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care in hospital settings.

Key Duties

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Manage mechanical ventilation and support ventilator therapy.
• Administer therapeutic gases and respiratory medications.
• Perform diagnostic testing related to cardiopulmonary status.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain clinical records.

Qualifications & Skills

• RRT credential with strong clinical respiratory assessment and treatment skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapy techniques.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills for patient/family education and care-team coordination.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.