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Hartford Hospital

Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Respiratory Therapist - RRT

– Hartford Hospital

Location:

80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 10008

Job Summary This Respiratory Therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner and provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance. They manage therapy, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and associated abnormalities.

Responsibilities

Administer oxygen and other medical gases, including aerosolized medications.

Utilize aerosolized medications, positive‑pressure breathing devices, ventilators, and resuscitation devices.

Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments.

Demonstrate an understanding of growth and development principles to assess individual age‑specific needs and provide individualized treatments and care.

Provide quality service in clinical/critical care settings through communication, cooperation, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Participate in additional training and/or certification courses to develop expertise in specialized clinical areas.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an AMA‑approved Respiratory program.

Ability to function as a self‑directed team member.

Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to orientation.

BLS / ACLS Certified.

Benefits & Opportunities With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. You are part of an organization at the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women, and children. Our competitive benefits program is designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is

your moment .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, Hartford HealthCare will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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