Respiratory Therapist RRT / Respiratory Care
DescriptionJob Schedule:
Part TimeStandard Hours:
32Job Shift:
Shift 2Shift Details:
Evenings/Every other weekend/Every other holidaySign on bonus eligible Work whereevery 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:
oProvides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Position
Responsibilities:
oAssesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
oImplements and monitors patient care plan.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
oEvaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
oEducates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
oAssesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
oMonitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
oMaintains infection control policies related to patient care.
oUnderstands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
oPerforms baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
oUnderstands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
oOther Duties as assigned.
QualificationsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
oRequired Credential(s):
oLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
oCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
oCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
oCompletion of a Respiratory Care Program.
Work
Experience:
o6 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.
Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Health Care Infection Control Public Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Part TimeStandard Hours:
32Job Shift:
Shift 2Shift Details:
Evenings/Every other weekend/Every other holidaySign on bonus eligible Work whereevery 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:
oProvides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Position
Responsibilities:
oAssesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
oImplements and monitors patient care plan.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
oEvaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
oEducates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
oAssesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapy.
oMonitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
oMaintains infection control policies related to patient care.
oUnderstands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized.
oPerforms baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters.
oUnderstands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseases.
oOther Duties as assigned.
QualificationsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
oRequired Credential(s):
oLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
oCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
oCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
oCompletion of a Respiratory Care Program.
Work
Experience:
o6 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.
Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Health Care Infection Control Public Health Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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