Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - PD

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Weekend differential

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic's Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, operate ventilators, and manage NIPPV/CPAP and high-flow devices with substantial independent judgment to ensure quality patient care.

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program with an Associate’s degree and CT RRT/CRT NBRC certification. Per diem benefits include favorable shift and weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree.
• Current CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license, RRT or CRT NBRC certification.

Responsibilities

• Function clinically with independent judgment in delivery of respiratory care.
• Set up, operate and manage respiratory equipment including ventilators and CPAP/NIPPV.
• Manage patients on invasive ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Independent judgment

Patient care

Ventilator management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP equipment

High Flow Oxygen devices

Job description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Shift Description: 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

• Per diem, excellent shift and weekend differentials!

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.