Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary

Location Detail:

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs safe respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by physician, developing a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of care, identifying needs for alternative action in the plan of treatment and involves the multi-disciplinary team in revisions to plan of care. Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation according to policy and procedure. Administers medications demonstrating thorough knowledge of policy and procedure. Assembles, selects, operates, and cleans respiratory equipment for proper and appropriate function. This includes but is not limited to mechanical ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP and High Flow systems, oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers, manual resuscitators, and suctioning equipment. Performs tracheal, endotracheal, and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the instillation of pharmacologic agents according to policy and procedure. Draws blood gases and runs samples through the iStat point of care device to process results, all following policy and procedure. Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results and reports critical values to the ordering provider. Differentiates between patient and equipment problems and intervenes appropriately. Documents and communicates all patient therapies including concerns during shift.

COMPETENCIES

• Must possess a strong focus on customer service and the ability to exhibit patience and empathy while providing care to a culturally diverse group of patients.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write using the English language.
• Effective verbal communication is essential with patients, co-workers, and physicians.
• Effective written communication is required for accurate medical charting of respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise medical billing.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program. Must provide a copy of diploma or transcript upon hire.
• The candidate must hold the credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care and a current license from the State of Connecticut to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• A candidate with a CRT credential must obtain the RRT credential from the NBRC within 12 months of employment.
• The candidate will hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain certification as required by the organization.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP) or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable but not required.
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) certification is desirable but not required.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one (1) year of skilled respiratory experience within the last two years.
• Must be able to work well and efficiently independently and with others in a fast paced acute patient care environment.

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