Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What you will do

• 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

• Set up operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators NIPPV/CPAP or High Flow Oxygen devices

• Manage 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

• Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials

• ***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!***

• 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.