Work where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThis is a paid Internship not for school creditDuration weeksThe intent of this Internship is to help stimulate career interest and foster professional development as a Respiratory Therapist within the Hartford Healthcare system organization The focus of this program is to immerse the Student Respiratory Therapist into the role of Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide foundational didactic and practical learning experiencesIntern will provide direct patient care within a defined scope of practice under the direct and continuous supervision of an RCP preceptor All work is co signed by a Licensed Respiratory PractitionerOffer of employment as a future practitioner of Respiratory Care with Hartford HealthCare may be given upon successful completion of internship contingent uponbull Performancebull Successful graduation from AMA approved Respiratory programbull Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licensebull Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRCWork where every moment mattersEvery day almost 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 networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJOB SUMMARYThis is a paid Internship not for school creditDuration weeksThe intent of this Internship is to help stimulate career interest and foster professional development as a Respiratory Therapist within the Hartford Healthcare system organization The focus of this program is to immerse the Student Respiratory Therapist into the role of Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide foundational didactic and practical learning experiencesIntern will provide direct patient care within a defined scope of practice under the direct and continuous supervision of an RCP preceptor All work is co signed by a Licensed Respiratory PractitionerOffer of employment as a future practitioner of Respiratory Care with Hartford HealthCare may be given upon successful completion of internship contingent uponbull Performancebull Successful graduation from AMA approved Respiratory programbull Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licensebull Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRCEducationCurrently enrolled in an accredited AMA approved Respiratory program with at least completed semester of clinical Respiratory experienceLicensure Certification RegistrationBLS certification requiredWe 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 momentEducationCurrently enrolled in an accredited AMA approved Respiratory program with at least completed semester of clinical Respiratory experienceLicensure Certification RegistrationBLS certification requiredWe 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 moment