Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary
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Hartford HealthCare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary. The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory testing to patients with minimal guidance, performing pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. This role involves using an understanding of growth and development principles to assess age-specific needs and provide individualized treatments. The therapist also participates in additional training and certification courses to develop expertise in specialized clinical areas.
Key focus areas include Perform pulmonary-function, lung capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood and oxygen tests for physician use, Calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment, and Recognize when equipment malfunctions.
Successful candidates bring Associate Or Bachelor Degree Respiratory, Registered Respiratory Therapist, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lung Capacity Tests, Diffusion Capacity Tests, Blood And Oxygen Tests, and Diagnostic Equipment Calibration.
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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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. Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties. Job Description Provides respiratory testing to patients with minimal guidance. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas. * Performs pulmonary-function, lung capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood and oxygen tests for use by physician in diagnosing and treatment of pulmonary disorders. * Calibrate, clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions. The tech is also responsible for inventory and ordering of supplies. * Effectively communicate with patients to elicit appropriate responses in order to derive meaningful data. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and good customer service skills. * Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program * Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required * BLS certification required 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. Job: *Respiratory Organization: *Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialists Title: *Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary * Location: Connecticut-Meriden-455 Lewis Ave Meriden (10084) Requisition ID: 26154056
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