Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Hartford, CT, where every moment matters in providing high-quality care. This role involves providing respiratory therapy, managing patient care, and working collaboratively within a dedicated healthcare team. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered for qualified candidates. This entry-level position allows for significant career growth within Connecticut’s largest healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) prior to Orientation.
• BLS/ACLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.
• Performs therapy, management, and diagnostic evaluation related to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Administers oxygen, ventilators, and performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Self-directed team member

Education

Associates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

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Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Respiratory Therapist - Sign-on Bonus $10,000

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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Job Summar

This therapist perform as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.

They perform the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions.

Also administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care.

Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with heath care team.

Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to Orientation
• BLS /ACLS Certified
  
  

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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