Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Care

MidState Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MidState Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer therapy and manage patient breathing with ventilators, oxygen, and aerosols in a hospital setting. The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and CT state licensure, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

You will work within a team to deliver high-quality care across shifts. We offer a 36-hour day position with three 12-hour shifts and a sign-on bonus of $10,000.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred from AMA approved program.
• Connecticut state license is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy to assist, control, and improve patients' breathing.
• Operates oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, ventilators and related devices.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed team member

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Location Detail:

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail:

A 36 hour day postion is needed. Three twelve hour shifts, every third weekend, and 12 -week self -schedule blocks. Eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonusWork 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 .