Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYPerforms 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 This includes but is not limited to mechanical ventilators BIPAPCPAP and High Flow systems oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers manual resuscitators and suctioning equipment Performs tracheal endotracheal and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents according to policy and procedure Draws blood gases and runs samples through the iStat point of care device to process results all following policy and procedure Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results and reports critical values to the ordering provider Differentiates between patient and equipment problems and intervenes appropriately Documents and communicates all patient therapies including concerns during shiftCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must possess a strong focus on customer service and the ability to exhibit patience and empathy while providing care to a culturally diverse group of patientsmiddot Must be able to speak read and write using the English languagemiddot Effective verbal communication is essential with patients co workers and physiciansmiddot Effective written communication is required for accurate medical charting of respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise medical billingESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Performs all respiratory care services according to physicianrsquos order demonstrating a good working knowledge of departmental policy and procedure and the ability to make appropriate decisions based on these policies and procedures as evidenced by direct observation Verifies provider orders and performs patient assessment prior to initiation of all respiratory therapy and as part of the reorder evaluation according to departmental policy and procedure Demonstrates knowledge of principles theory and operation of respiratory equipment and monitoring systems in the critical care environment mechanical ventilators BIPAPCPAP machines High Flow systems to all age groups as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Demonstrates proper setup operation and monitoring of equipment used for delivery of therapeutic gases Heliox bubble CPAP High Flow O nebulized and humidified O as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Performs aerosol therapy small volume nebulizers large volume nebulizers Vix nebs ISO nebs in accordance with departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Delivers medications safely in accordance with identifier policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Responds to adverse effects of medications by proper notification to physician and utilizing the Catalyst reporting system Performs Chest Physio Therapy in accordance with departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Performs proper technique in suctioning open and closed systems in age specific populations in accordance with department policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Provide NICU support for setup maintenance and breakdown of respiratory equipment including but not limited to bubble CPAP High Flow systems and mechanical ventilators Shows proper skill level setting up cart including labeling of medicationssolutions when appropriate and performing ldquoTime Outrdquo during outpatient and in patient bronchoscopy procedures as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Demonstrates knowledge of operation and set up of bronchoscopy and monitoring equipment Provide physician support during bronchoscopy such as instilling solutions taking biopsy samples utilizing brushings per department protocols handling labeling and ordering of samples in EMR from physician order transport of specimens to lab for processing and billingdocumentation of procedure Demonstrates safe and proper collection transport and analysis of arterial blood gases as evidenced by successful completion of competencies including age specific requirements for sampling and testing andor direct observation Understands the theory and operation of the point of care blood gas analyzer as evidenced by the ability to assess the accuracyprecision of the instrument utilizing daily maintenance record Routine trouble shooting and monthly QC Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in towns POSITION SUMMARYPerforms 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 This includes but is not limited to mechanical ventilators BIPAPCPAP and High Flow systems oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers manual resuscitators and suctioning equipment Performs tracheal endotracheal and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents according to policy and procedure Draws blood gases and runs samples through the iStat point of care device to process results all following policy and procedure Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results and reports critical values to the ordering provider Differentiates between patient and equipment problems and intervenes appropriately Documents and communicates all patient therapies including concerns during shiftCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must possess a strong focus on customer service and the ability to exhibit patience and empathy while providing care to a culturally diverse group of patientsmiddot Must be able to speak read and write using the English languagemiddot Effective verbal communication is essential with patients co workers and physiciansmiddot Effective written communication is required for accurate medical charting of respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise medical billingESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Performs all respiratory care services according to physicianrsquos order demonstrating a good working knowledge of departmental policy and procedure and the ability to make appropriate decisions based on these policies and procedures as evidenced by direct observation Verifies provider orders and performs patient assessment prior to initiation of all respiratory therapy and as part of the reorder evaluation according to departmental policy and procedure Demonstrates knowledge of principles theory and operation of respiratory equipment and monitoring systems in the critical care environment mechanical ventilators BIPAPCPAP machines High Flow systems to all age groups as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Demonstrates proper setup operation and monitoring of equipment used for delivery of therapeutic gases Heliox bubble CPAP High Flow O nebulized and humidified O as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Performs aerosol therapy small volume nebulizers large volume nebulizers Vix nebs ISO nebs in accordance with departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Delivers medications safely in accordance with identifier policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Responds to adverse effects of medications by proper notification to physician and utilizing the Catalyst reporting system Performs Chest Physio Therapy in accordance with departmental policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Performs proper technique in suctioning open and closed systems in age specific populations in accordance with department policy and procedure as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Provide NICU support for setup maintenance and breakdown of respiratory equipment including but not limited to bubble CPAP High Flow systems and mechanical ventilators Shows proper skill level setting up cart including labeling of medicationssolutions when appropriate and performing ldquoTime Outrdquo during outpatient and in patient bronchoscopy procedures as evidenced by competencies andor direct observation Demonstrates knowledge of operation and set up of bronchoscopy and monitoring equipment Provide physician support during bronchoscopy such as instilling solutions taking biopsy samples utilizing brushings per department protocols handling labeling and ordering of samples in EMR from physician order transport of specimens to lab for processing and billingdocumentation of procedure Demonstrates safe and proper collection transport and analysis of arterial blood gases as evidenced by successful completion of competencies including age specific requirements for sampling and testing andor direct observation Understands the theory and operation of the point of care blood gas analyzer as evidenced by the ability to assess the accuracyprecision of the instrument utilizing daily maintenance record Routine trouble shooting and monthly QC EDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program Must provide a copy of diploma or transcript upon hiremiddot The candidate must hold the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT from the National Board of Respiratory Care and a current license from the State of Connecticut to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitionermiddot A candidate with a CRT credential must obtain the RRT credential from the NBRC within months of employmentmiddot The candidate will hold a current Basic Life Support BLS certification and maintain certification as required by the organizationmiddot Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider NRP or Neonatal Advanced Life Support NALS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Advance Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS certifications are desirable but not requiredmiddot Pulmonary Function Testing PFT certification is desirable but not requiredEXPERIENCEmiddot A minimum of one year of skilled respiratory experience within the last two yearsmiddot Must be able to work well and efficiently independently and with others in a fast paced acute patient care environmentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program Must provide a copy of diploma or transcript upon hiremiddot The candidate must hold the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT or Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT from the National Board of Respiratory Care and a current license from the State of Connecticut to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitionermiddot A candidate with a CRT credential must obtain the RRT credential from the NBRC within months of employmentmiddot The candidate will hold a current Basic Life Support BLS certification and maintain certification as required by the organizationmiddot Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider NRP or Neonatal Advanced Life Support NALS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Advance Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS certifications are desirable but not requiredmiddot Pulmonary Function Testing PFT certification is desirable but not requiredEXPERIENCEmiddot A minimum of one year of skilled respiratory experience within the last two yearsmiddot Must be able to work well and efficiently independently and with others in a fast paced acute patient care environmentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment