Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Care

MidState Medical Center; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MidState Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer respiratory therapy and support patient breathing. The role involves delivering oxygen, anesthetic and other gases, operating ventilators, and performing pulmonary diagnostics.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred) from an AMA-approved respiratory program and CT state licensure, and must function well in a self-directed team environment. Excellent career growth opportunities exist.

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

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

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Self-directed

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

AMA-approved Respiratory program

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 .