Respiratory Therapist - RRT

MidState Medical Center; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory therapy, deliver oxygen and medications, operate ventilators, and perform pulmonary assessments to support patient breathing.

This 36‑hour night shift involves three twelve‑hour shifts with every third weekend, a 12‑week self‑ scheduling block, and a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates; CT state licensure and AMA‑approved program education are required or preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and resuscitation devices; performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Self-directed

Team member

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

AMA approved Respiratory 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.

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.