Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Life Support

hhccareers; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinically competent respiratory care with minimal supervision. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and perform diagnostics while collaborating with the healthcare team to improve outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory program degree, NBRC RRT certification, CT license, and BLS. This on-site role supports a broad network of hospitals across Connecticut.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care with minimal guidance.
• Provides respiratory care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities affecting the cardiopulmonary system.
• Administers respiratory therapy including oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, devices such as ventilators and resuscitation equipment.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.
• Collaborates with health care team to ensure quality patient care across units.
• Participates in additional training/certification courses to develop expertise in specialized clinical areas.

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinically competent respiratory care with minimal supervision. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and perform diagnostics while collaborating with the healthcare team to improve outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory program degree, NBRC RRT certification, CT license, and BLS. This on-site role supports a broad network of hospitals across Connecticut.