Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary, onsite, Manchester, CT. Compensation is not specified. Manchester Memorial Hospital serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Performs safe respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by physician, developing a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care.

What you'll do

• Performs safe respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by physician, developing a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care, identifying needs for alternative action in the plan of treatment and involves the multi-disciplinary team in revisions to plan of care.
• Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation according to policy and procedure.
• Administers medications demonstrating thorough knowledge of policy and procedure.
• Assembles, selects, operates, and cleans respiratory equipment for proper and appropriate function.
• Performs tracheal, endotracheal, and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents.
• Draws blood gases and runs samples through the iStat point of care device.
• Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results and reports critical values to the ordering provider.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program.

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of skilled respiratory experience within the last two years.

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

pulmonary

manchester memorial hospital

full-time

day shift

manchester ct

health professionals

no degree required

About the employer

Manchester Memorial Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Tool Manufacturing. Sector: 33.