Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) This is an onsite position in Norwich, CT. Compensation is not specified. Backus Hospital is part of the Hartford HealthCare network. This role performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care, providing therapy, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation for cardiopulmonary conditions.

What you'll do

• Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc.
• 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.
• Demonstrates efficiency across clinical/critical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication, cooperation and collaboration with health care team.
• Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program

Experience

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Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

norwich ct

full-time

health professionals

onsite

backus hospital

night shift

rotating weekends

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Backus Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.