Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT

Part-time

Trinity Health

Stafford, CTPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2 days agoVerified open 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Stafford, CT
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State Of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Associate's degree

Job overview

Trinity Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT. The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department, functioning clinically with independent judgment, serving as a technical resource to physicians and staff, and setting up, operating, and managing patient care on respiratory equipment such as ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, and high‑flow oxygen devices, including management of invasive mechanical ventilation modes.

Key focus areas include Administer respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department, Function clinically with independent judgment regarding quality patient care, and Serve as a technical resource to physicians and other health care workers on respiratory care practices.

Important skills include Respiratory Care Administration, Independent Judgment, Quality Patient Care, Technical Resource, Respiratory Related Equipment Operation, and Mechanical Ventilators.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Respiratory Care AdministrationIndependent JudgmentQuality Patient CareTechnical ResourceRespiratory Related Equipment OperationMechanical VentilatorsNIPPV/CPAPHigh Flow Oxygen DevicesInvasive Mechanical Ventilation ManagementAC Ventilation ModePSV Ventilation ModePC Ventilation ModeAPRV Ventilation ModeBi-Level Ventilation ModeRespiratory Care ProceduresPatient Care Techniques

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Respiratory CareAssociate's DegreeCurrent State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Full job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

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

What you will do

  • 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 Associate's 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

  • Part time 24hrs 7a-7pm days-- Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials

  • Excellent benefits available even for part time-- starting day one!

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

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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