Respiratory Therapist - FT

Trinityhealth; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time 36hrs on 7p-7a - excellent (

Great benefits starting day 1!

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care within the Respiratory Care Department. Full-time position with a 12-hour night shift (7p-7a) and weekend differentials.

You will work closely with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include setting up and managing respiratory equipment (ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, High Flow), and caring for patients on invasive ventilation modes.

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 NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as described by the Respiratory Care Department.
• Function clinically with independent judgment regarding patient care delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare workers on respiratory care.
• Set up, operates and manages patient care on equipment such as ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen.
• Manage patients on invasive ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

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

What you will do

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

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

Sets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; Manages 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 36hrs on 7p-7a - excellent shift and weekend differentials
• Great benefits starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

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.