Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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Job Summary

This Registered Respiratory Therapist will be a Floating Respiratory Therapist to rotate between HHC Acute Care facilities for prescheduled time blocks. Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. Performs the therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions. 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 heath care team. Participates in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• BLS /ACLS Certified

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