Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Windham Hospital summary: The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Windham Hospital is responsible for assessing, planning, and administering respiratory care to patients of all ages using advanced clinical judgment. The role involves delivering quality patient care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with medical staff in accordance with established policies. This position requires licensure, certifications, clinical experience, and strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183) Shift Detail: 2 shifts per week from 3am to 3pm 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.

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JOB SUMMARY The RCP shall be responsible for the assessment, planning and administration of all respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department. They shall provide these services to all ages (to include neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in accordance with the Policy and Procedures. They shall function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care, reassessment of patient care needs, education of patient and family, as established by department policy and procedures and with medical guidance.

Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate of an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or two (2) year Respiratory college. Experience preferred - accepting wewly graduated with no previous experience but with 1,000 clinical hours in a hospital setting. RRT registered by N.B.R.C. Current CT state licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification ACLS, within 6 months of hire Current PALS or STABLE Certification and NRP certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements : Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use). Demonstrated knowledge to perform pulmonary function testing. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers. Ability to read and understand oral and written material and effectively communicate technical or complex information. Demonstrates critical thinking and advanced decision making skills. Must be organized, flexible and a team player. Good time management skills. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

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