Respiratory Therapist RRT Sign on Bonus Work whereevery 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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalWhy Respiratory Therapy at Hartford HealthCareCareer advancement including ECMO Specialist training or follow a path to Lead RRT Assistant Manager Float Specialist and Respiratory Manager positions Discover a caring and supportive team encouraging your developmentOne of the few positions in acute care which utilizes advanced technology such as nebulizers and ventilation systems while also providing direct hands on patient care Both aspects are significant to the responsibilities and keeps the job both challenging and exciting You will continuously learn and develop throughout your careerWork life balance excellent benefits and continuing educationA variety of work and interaction as an RRT you work with a variety of providers and acute care staff a variety of departments from ICU and Emergency to recovery NICU and pediatrics Exciting daily interaction always on the move in diverse settingsPosition Summarymiddot Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficienciesmiddot Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosismiddot Implements and monitors patient care plan Monitors records and communicates patient condition Performs advanced respiratory care modalitiesmiddot Evaluates respiratory practice administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomesmiddot Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programsmiddot Assesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapymiddot Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy suggesting alternatives when appropriatemiddot Maintains infection control policies related to patient caremiddot Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilizedmiddot Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parametersmiddot Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseasesmiddot Other Duties as assignedRespiratory Therapist RRT Sign on Bonus Work whereevery 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 networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalWhy Respiratory Therapy at Hartford HealthCareCareer advancement including ECMO Specialist training or follow a path to Lead RRT Assistant Manager Float Specialist and Respiratory Manager positions Discover a caring and supportive team encouraging your developmentOne of the few positions in acute care which utilizes advanced technology such as nebulizers and ventilation systems while also providing direct hands on patient care Both aspects are significant to the responsibilities and keeps the job both challenging and exciting You will continuously learn and develop throughout your careerWork life balance excellent benefits and continuing educationA variety of work and interaction as an RRT you work with a variety of providers and acute care staff a variety of departments from ICU and Emergency to recovery NICU and pediatrics Exciting daily interaction always on the move in diverse settingsPosition Summarymiddot Provides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficienciesmiddot Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosismiddot Implements and monitors patient care plan Monitors records and communicates patient condition Performs advanced respiratory care modalitiesmiddot Evaluates respiratory practice administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomesmiddot Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programsmiddot Assesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapymiddot Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy suggesting alternatives when appropriatemiddot Maintains infection control policies related to patient caremiddot Understands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilizedmiddot Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parametersmiddot Understands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseasesmiddot Other Duties as assignedQualificationsLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to start dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCompletion of a Respiratory Care Program year of experience preferred Will consider new graduate We take great care of careers Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge 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 is your momentQualificationsLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to start dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCompletion of a Respiratory Care Program year of experience preferred Will consider new graduate We take great care of careers Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge 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 is your moment