Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $15,000

Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials

Great benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Hartford, Connecticut. The position involves administering respiratory care and managing patient equipment while providing high-quality patient support. You will receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, along with excellent benefits starting on day one.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and the necessary state licensure. Join us in contributing to compassionate healthcare at Saint Francis Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care.
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Function clinically with independent judgment regarding patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians.
• Set up and manage respiratory equipment.
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Patient care delivery

Independent judgment

Technical resource knowledge

Equipment management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP

High Flow Oxygen devices

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What you will do

• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care


• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care


• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices


• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree


• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).


• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 36hr on 7p-7a


• Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials


• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!


• Great benefits starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran