(Only 24h Left) Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Company: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift
Detail: Nights. Every other weekend and holiday. Work where every
moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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. 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. Position
Summary: · Provides evaluation of and care for patients with
respiratory insufficiencies. · 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
Qualifications: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed
from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to
start date. Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American
Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date. Completion of a Respiratory Care Program. 1 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 work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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