Respiratory Therapist - RRT

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

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Meriden, Connecticut. This role involves administering respiratory therapy and requires an Associate's Degree with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree from an AMA approved program. A valid Connecticut state license is mandatory. This is a 36-hour night position, including 3 twelve-hour shifts and eligibility for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Join a dedicated team at a top-ranked healthcare provider focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Connecticut state licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Ability to administer oxygen and medical gases.
• Experience with pulmonary diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy to assist patients' breathing.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Control and improve patients' respiratory conditions.

Skills

Self-directed team member

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree from an AMA approved program

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: 36 Hour night position - 3 twelve hour shifts, every third weekend, 12 week self scheduling block, 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.