Respiratory Therapist - Pay Incentives Available
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 3
Shift Details:
Work where every moment matters.
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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network. -
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Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching
hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is
on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the
Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the
most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.
Housing the Northeast's largest robotic surgery center, committed
to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is
pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a
culture of safety at every level within the organization.
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Job Summary
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This Registered Respiratory Therapist is also an Extracorporeal
Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) specialist. They will manages the ECMO
system and provides care to patient on ECMO in the intensive care
unit under the direction and supervision of an ECMO trained
physician.
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In addition, performs as an expert practitioner of respiratory
care. Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance
when not involved in an ECMO case or activity.
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RRT: 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. - 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.
Qualifications Education
Associates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
Preferred Bachelors
Experience
Minimum two (2) years critical care experience in a tertiary care
facility
Successful completion of hospital based ECMO specialist training
and certification
Licensure, Certification, Registration
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner
license
BLS /ACLS Certified
Obtain and keep current with I-Stat validation
Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) certification by The National
Board for Respiratory Care (must be obtained within 6 months of
hire date)
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We take great care of careers.
With 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 - 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 work/life balance.
- Every moment matters. - And this is your moment.
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