Respiratory Therapist - RRT

MidState Medical Center; Connecticut; On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MidState Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory therapy, manage oxygen and ventilatory support, and perform pulmonary diagnostics. This on-site role involves diverse patient care across Hartford HealthCare’s network in Connecticut.

Candidates must have an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) from an AMA-approved respiratory program and CT state licensure. Join a respected team committed to high-quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
• Connecticut state license is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to assist or improve patients’ breathing.
• Provide oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized meds and ventilatory care.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and related duties.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)
Shift Detail: 36 hour nights- three twelve hour shifts, every third weekend, 12 week block self scheduling, eligible $10,000 sign on bonus
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 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.
Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee's alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and/or improve patients' breathing. Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments and performs additional related duties as assigned or necessary.
Qualifications:

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
• Must be Connecticut state licensed.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, 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.