Trinity Health·Waterbury, Connecticut
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care and managing patient care on respiratory-related equipment. They will also serve as a technical resource for physicians and healthcare workers.
Employment type: Full time
SHIFT: 12 Hour Day Shift
Come join our Respiratory team at Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!
***sign on bonus up to $10,000 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
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
Full time 36hr (three 12hr shifts per week 7a-7p).
Great Shift and Weekend Differentials
***sign on bonus up to $10,000 for new colleague!**
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.
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.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Respiratory Care with a minimum of an Associate's Degree. They must hold a current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License and be either a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Market context
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