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Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Care
Hartford HealthCare • Stratford, CT 06615 • Posted 3 days ago
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As a Respiratory Therapist at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, you will provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This role involves assessing patients for appropriate treatment, implementing and monitoring care plans, performing advanced respiratory care modalities, and educating patients and families about health conditions. You will be part of a comprehensive healthcare network, working with a team to ensure every moment matters in patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
- Maintains infection control policies related to patient care.
- Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
- Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
- Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
Qualifications
Required
- Licensed Respiratory Care Therapist credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.
Preferred
- 6 months to 1 year of work experience. Will consider new graduate.
About Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in Connecticut with nearly 500 locations offering a wide range of medical services including behavioral health, rehabilitation, senior care, and specialized institutes like the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and Cancer Institute. They have a strong system of hospitals like Backus Hospital and Hartford Hospital, providing top-notch medical care supported by a dedicated team of health professionals and innovative solutions for better patient experience.
Full Job Description
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 2
Shift Details: 8/12hrs Day/Eves Every other weekend Every other holiday
Start here and work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 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.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
Position Summary:
· Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Position Responsibilities:
· Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
· Implements and monitors patient care plan. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
· Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
· Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
· Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
· Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
· Maintains infection control policies related to patient care.
· Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
· Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
· Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
· Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
·
Licensed Respiratory Care Therapist credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
· Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
· Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
· Completion of a Respiratory Care Program.
Work Experience:
· 6 months to 1 year. Will consider new graduate.
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.
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