Respiratory Therapist - Night 12-Hour Shift & Growth

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Windham Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, plan, and administer respiratory care for patients of all ages. You will operate with significant clinical judgment, reassessing needs as care plans evolve in collaboration with medical staff.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, following department policies, and providing high-quality care in a demanding hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or two-year Respiratory college.
• New graduates with 1,000 clinical hours in a hospital setting.
• CRT certification by NBRC required; CT licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months of hire; PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and administer respiratory care for all ages per department policy.
• Deliver services with clinical judgment and ongoing reassessment.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with departments and physicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

Read instructions

Effective communication

Pulmonary function testing

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Time management

Stress management

Multi-tasking

Education

Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist program

2-year Respiratory college

Job description

Hartford HealthCare Windham Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, plan, and administer respiratory care for patients of all ages. You will operate with significant clinical judgment, reassessing needs as care plans evolve in collaboration with medical staff.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, following department policies, and providing high-quality care in a demanding hospital environment.