Respiratory Therapist - RRT

hhccareers; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT, invites you to join our respiratory care team as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. You will administer therapies, oxygen, and ventilatory support to patients, and perform pulmonary diagnostics and assessments as part of a collaborative care approach.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred from AMA-approved program) and Connecticut licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Connecticut state licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred from AMA approved program.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy, oxygen, and medical gases.
• Operates ventilators and resuscitation devices as needed.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and patient assessments.

Skills

Self-directed work

Team collaboration

Connecticut licensure

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred (AMA approved)

Job description

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 isyour moment.