Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT Days

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hartford is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care. This role involves independent judgment and technical expertise in managing patients on various respiratory equipment. The position offers competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and excellent shift differentials. Join a committed team at a major teaching hospital dedicated to compassionate healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Excellent Shift Differentials

Benefits start day 1

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care in the Respiratory Care Department.
• Functions clinically with considerable independent judgment.
• Serves as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare workers.

Skills

Patient Care

Independent Judgment

Respiratory Procedures

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 Day Shift

Description:

***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 for new colleagues***

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care at Saint Mary's Hospital.

What you will do

• The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.
• Function clinically with considerable independent judgment regarding patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare workers regarding respiratory practices.
• Set up, operate, and manage patient care on respiratory 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 Respiratory Care program, minimum of an Associate's Degree.
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the NBRC.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory procedures and patient care techniques.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-time 36-hour shifts from 7a-7p.
• ***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 for new colleagues***
• Excellent shift and weekend differentials.
• Benefits start day 1.

Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding patient expectations by providing world-class, compassionate healthcare. Licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, it is a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, one of the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare systems, values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.