Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

The Ihelp; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network as a Respiratory Therapist at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. This role involves vital patient care through respiratory therapy, with significant responsibilities including managing critical medical devices and patient assessments. We offer a competitive benefits package and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Connecticut state licensed required.
• Ability to function as a self-directed team member.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and improve patients' breathing.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.

Skills

Self-directed

Education

Associates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail: 24 hr/week, 7pm to 7am. Every 4th weekend and some rotating holiday coverage

Work Location Type: In Person

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sign-on Bonus $5,000

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

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.