Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 networkThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialtiesStaffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryThis Respiratory Therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner and provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance They perform 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 functionsResponsibilities include administering oxygen and other medical gases utilizing aerosolized medications positive pressure breathing devices ventilators resuscitation devices etc Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patientrsquos individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and careThe RRT demonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with our heath care teamParticipates in additional training andor certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areasWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than 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 networkThe Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute care community teaching hospital we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery as well as a wide variety of specialtiesStaffed by our talented team of leading professionals The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region caring for patients from birth through the end of lifeJob SummaryThis Respiratory Therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner and provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance They perform 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 functionsResponsibilities include administering oxygen and other medical gases utilizing aerosolized medications positive pressure breathing devices ventilators resuscitation devices etc Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patientrsquos individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and careThe RRT demonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with our heath care teamParticipates in additional training andor certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areasQualificationsAssociates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory programAbility to function as a self directed team memberMust be Connecticut state licensedWe 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualificationsAssociates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory programAbility to function as a self directed team memberMust be Connecticut state licensedWe 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment