Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob Summary This Registered Respiratory Therapist will be a Floating Respiratory Therapist to rotate between HHC Acute Care facilities for prescheduled time blocks Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance Performs the therapy management rehabilitation diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases aerosolized medications positive pressure breathing devices ventilators resuscitation devices etc Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patientrsquos individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care Demonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with heath care team Participates in additional training andor certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob Summary This Registered Respiratory Therapist will be a Floating Respiratory Therapist to rotate between HHC Acute Care facilities for prescheduled time blocks Performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance Performs the therapy management rehabilitation diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system and associated aspects of other system functions Administers respiratory therapy to include administering oxygen and other medical gases aerosolized medications positive pressure breathing devices ventilators resuscitation devices etc Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patientrsquos individual age specific needs and to provide individualized age specific treatments and care Demonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with heath care team Participates in additional training andor certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas EducationAssociates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program requiredBachelorrsquos Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program preferredExperienceMinimum yearsrsquo experience as a Respiratory Practitioner requiredLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRCValid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseBLS ACLS CertifiedPreferred PALSNRP certificationWe take great care of careers 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusEducationAssociates Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program requiredBachelorrsquos Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory program preferredExperienceMinimum yearsrsquo experience as a Respiratory Practitioner requiredLicensure Certification RegistrationRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRCValid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseBLS ACLS CertifiedPreferred PALSNRP certificationWe take great care of careers 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status