Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Backus Hospital; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinically competent care across cardiopulmonary services. You will administer oxygen, aerosolized meds, ventilator support, and related therapies, with patient assessments and care throughout development stages.

Collaboration with the health care team and ongoing training to stay certified are expected. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality respiratory care, participating in education, and contributing to a

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC certification required.
• State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.
• Administer oxygen, medical gases, aerosolized meds, positive pressure devices, ventilators and resuscitation equipment.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care and participate in ongoing certification/training.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical Competence

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

RRT NBRC Certification

CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS Certification

Tools

Ventilators Proficiency

Aerosol Therapy Devices

Job description

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)Shift Detail: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.For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance.Performs 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.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

• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license required
• BLS certification required

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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.