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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

St. Vincent's Medical Center

Bridgeport, CT
3 days ago
$70k - $90k

Job Description

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