Join St. Vincent's Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will provide critical care to patients with respiratory insufficiencies and play a vital role in their recovery. This position offers a chance to work in a leading healthcare network and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Key Responsibilities
Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care
Implements and monitors patient care plan
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition
Performs advanced respiratory care modalities
Educates the patient and family about the health condition
Maintains infection control policies related to patient care
Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilized
Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parameters
Required Qualifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
Completion of a Respiratory Care Program
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of experience preferred
Will consider new graduate
Benefits & Perks
Competitive benefits programCareer development and growth opportunitiesWork/life balance