Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 40,501 - 60,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I in Winchester Center, Connecticut. This role involves providing respiratory care, performing assessments, and engaging in patient education across various age demographics. The therapist will ensure therapy effectiveness and collaborate closely with the medical team.

Successful candidates must be licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and possess essential certifications such as BLS and CRT or RRT from the NBRC. Benefits include a zero-deductible health plan, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.
• License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Responds to emergency situations and participates in all trauma activations.

Skills

Strong motivational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Competency under non-routine conditions

Client-family interaction

Professional attitude

Stress management

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

National Board for Respiratory Care Certification

Certified Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist I will participate on the clinical ladder, which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist I cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, and implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist I is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 206170

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Pay Range

$29.40 - $44.10

Responsibilities and Duties

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non‑invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non‑invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.

Experience

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Certification & Licensures

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification – American Heart “Healthcare Provider” (HCP) – AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Qualifications

• Strong motivational, time management, and organization skills required.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills Required.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non‑routine conditions and complex situations required.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.
• 20 CEUs bi‑annually (VA State Requirement) required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full‑time employees include:

• A Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional well‑being
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive‑Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on‑campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.