Respiratory Therapist CRT / Respiratory Care
Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Westport
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 32
Job Shift: Shift 3
Shift Details: 12hr Nights
Every other weekend
Every other holiday
Work where -every moment -matters.
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Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut's most
comprehensive healthcare network. -
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St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200
employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a
76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large
multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for
adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in
Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare
network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.
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Position Summary:
- - - - - - - - Provides evaluation of and care for patients with
respiratory insufficiencies.
Position Responsibilities:
- - - - - - - - Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency
of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- - - - - - - - Implements and monitors patient care plan.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs
advanced respiratory care modalities.
- - - - - - - - Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of
medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- - - - - - - - Educates the patient and family about the health
condition and provides information about community support groups
and other available programs.
- - - - - - - - Assesses patient's conditions in order to identify
the most appropriate mode of therapy.
- - - - - - - - Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of
therapy, suggesting alternatives when appropriate.
- - - - - - - - Maintains infection control policies related to
patient care.
- - - - - - - - Understands and demonstrates competency on all
equipment utilized.
- - - - - - - - Performs baseline pulmonary function screening and
weaning parameters.
- - - - - - - - Understands and safely administers medications
related to respiratory diseases.
- - - - - - - - Other Duties as assigned.Qualifications Licensure /
Certification / Registration:
- - - - - - - - Required Credential(s):
- - - - - - - - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed
from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to
hire date or job transfer date.
- - - - - - - - Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the
American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date.
- - - - - - - - Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the
American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date.
Education: -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Completion of a Respiratory
Care Program.
Work Experience:
- - - - - - - - -6 months to 1 year. Will consider new
graduate.
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We take great care of careers.
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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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