Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (CRT)

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $10,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a sign-on bonus of $10,000. This role includes evaluating and providing care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, developing treatment plans, and working with advanced technology in acute care settings. Candidates must have a Respiratory Care Practitioner credential and a BLS certification. A competitive benefits program supports work/life balance, including health and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from Connecticut.
• Certified BLS Provider from AHA.
• Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Respiratory care modalities

Infection control policies

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS Certified

Completion of a Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: 36hr Nights Every other weekend Every other holiday

Position Title: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sign‑on Bonus $10,000

Why Respiratory Therapy at Hartford HealthCare?

• Career advancement including ECMO Specialist training, or follow a path to Lead RRT, Assistant Manager, Float Specialist, and Respiratory Manager positions. Discover a caring and supportive team encouraging your development.
• One of the few positions in acute care which utilizes advanced technology such as nebulizers and ventilation systems, while also providing direct hands‑on patient care. Both aspects are significant to the responsibilities and keeps the job both challenging and exciting. You will continuously learn and develop throughout your career.
• Work‑life balance, excellent benefits and continuing education.
• A variety of work and interaction, as an RRT you work with a variety of providers and acute care staff, a variety of departments from ICU and Emergency to recovery, NICU and pediatrics. Exciting daily interaction, always on the move in diverse settings.

Position Summary

• Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
• Maintains infection control policies related to patient care.
• Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
• Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
• Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to start date.

Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.

1 Year Of Experience Preferred. Will Consider New Graduate.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plan, tuition assistance and more.