Respiratory Therapist - FT

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with EMPLOY

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care within the Respiratory Care Department.

This full-time role spans 36 hours on 7p-7a with excellent shift and weekend differentials. You will operate ventilators and related devices, using independent clinical judgment to deliver high-quality patient care and serve as a technical resource for the team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree.
• Current CT RRT license or NBRC CRT certification; thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as part of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Function with independent clinical judgment to deliver quality patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare workers on respiratory practices.
• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory equipment (ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, High Flow).
• Manage patients on invasive ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Skills

Clinical judgment

Technical knowledge

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP

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

Full time 36hrs on 7p-7a - excellent shift and weekend differentials

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $31.80-46.00 per hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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. 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.