RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT FT

IHA; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Great benefits

Health insurance

Shift differential

Job summary

Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our respiratory care team. You will administer respiratory therapies and manage patient care on a 12-hour day shift.

You will use ventilators, CPAP/NPPV, High Flow devices, and collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality care. A two-year associate degree and CT license are required, with NBRC credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care with an Associate's Degree.
• Current CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• RRT or CRT certification by NBRC.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as part of the department.
• Function with independent clinical judgment for quality patient care.
• Serve as technical resource to physicians and staff on respiratory practices.
• Set up, operate and manage ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, and high-flow devices; manage invasive ventilation modes.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Job description

Description

Come join our Respiratory team at Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Position Purpose

• The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital

What You Will Do

• The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department
• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care
• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care
• Sets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; Manages patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Full time 36hr (three 12hr shifts per week 7a-7p).
• Great Shift and Weekend Differentials
• SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
• Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.