Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift with Growth & Impact

Windham Hospital; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to oversee assessment, planning and administration of respiratory care across all ages, from neonate to geriatric, in alignment with department policies and medical guidance.

The role requires a graduate-level respiratory therapy education or equivalent and initial clinical hours, with CT state licensure and BLS; ACLS within six months of hire; PALS/STABLE and NRP preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and administer all respiratory care for all ages in the Respiratory Care Department.
• Provide services with independent clinical judgment and quality patient care as per department policy and medical guidance.
• Educate patient and family and reassess care needs as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or 2-year Respiratory college

Job description

Windham Hospital seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to oversee assessment, planning and administration of respiratory care across all ages, from neonate to geriatric, in alignment with department policies and medical guidance.

The role requires a graduate-level respiratory therapy education or equivalent and initial clinical hours, with CT state licensure and BLS; ACLS within six months of hire; PALS/STABLE and NRP preferred.