RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT FT
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT FT. The Respiratory Therapist at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT will administer respiratory care, function clinically with independent judgment, act as a technical resource for physicians, set up and manage respiratory equipment, and manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes.
Key focus areas include Administer respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department, Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care, and Serve as a technical resource person to physicians and other health care workers regarding current practices in respiratory care.
Important skills include Mechanical Ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, High Flow Oxygen Devices, Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Modes, AC Ventilation Mode, and PSV Ventilation Mode.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description: SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE! Position Purpose
- The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital
What you will do
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The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department
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Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care
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Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care
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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
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Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
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Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care
Position Highlights and Benefits
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Full time 36hr (three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a).
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Great Shift and Weekend Differentials
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SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
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Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System .
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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