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Respiratory Homecare Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$71,838 / year median in Connecticut
+16% projected growth
Job Description
RRT, RCP, CRTT
credentials Valid state (s) Respiratory Care license Required Skills Effective and professional verbal and written communication abilities Great customer service skills Professional computer experience (especially Microsoft Office Suite) Ability to work independently to investigate and make decisions Strong attention to detail Outstanding organizational skills Ability to prioritize and complete work amidst interruptions in a busy work area Ability to comply with guidelines both internal and industry-imposed Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Competencies Communication Skills Dependability Ethics Organizational Skills Technical Skills Customer Service Result Driven Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Respiratory Homecare Therapist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Respiratory Homecare Therapist is regularly required to maintain a stationary position; place, detect, inspect, position equipment or other elements of the assigned tasks, communicate, exchange information and converse with patients, vendors, coworkers. The Respiratory Homecare Therapist is occasionally required to move, traverse, ascend/descend, balance or position self to complete the assigned tasks. The Respiratory Homecare Therapist must regularly exert up to 50 pounds of force, and/or a significant amount of force to move, position, transport, install objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Respiratory Homecare Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this, the employee is frequently exposed to cleaning product fumes and dust and is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This job entails possible occasional exposure to body fluids which can contain blood-borne pathogens. This position may entail possible exposure to hazardous material including liquid or gaseous oxygen. Direct Reports - None Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits
- Dental Insurance