Position Purpose
The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department
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 Associates 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 on 7p-7a
***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15000 for new colleague****
Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials
Great benefits starting day 1
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive people-centered compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
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.
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