Respiratory Therapist - RRT

MidState Medical Center; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

MidState Medical Center in Connecticut is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver respiratory therapy, manage oxygen and aerosolized medications, and support patients with advanced ventilatory devices. The role is a 36-hour night position with three 12-hour shifts, every third weekend, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

You will work within Hartford HealthCare's network, providing compassionate care and using pulmonary diagnostic skills to assess and respond to patient needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and/or improve patients' breathing.
• Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, and ventilation devices as prescribed.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and related assessments; performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed team member

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree preferred from AMA approved Respiratory program

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

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

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.