Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare invites you to join their dynamic team in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory challenges. This position offers the opportunity to implement advanced care modalities and develop personalized treatment plans. You will also educate patients and their families, ensuring they understand their health conditions and available community resources. Join a thriving organization committed to cutting-edge technologies and professional growth, where every moment matters and your contributions make a significant impact on the lives of countless individuals.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work/life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Completion of a Respiratory Care Program with BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on assessments.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and support.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Infection Control

Patient Education

Education

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS Certification

Completion of a Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment

Job description

Work whereevery moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Position Summary:

1. Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
2. Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
3. Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
4. Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
5. Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
6. Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
7. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
8. Maintains infection control policies related to patient care.
9. Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
10. Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
11. Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
12. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to start date.
2. Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
3. Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.
4. 1 year of experience preferred. Will consider new graduate.

We take great care of careers. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees - we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.