Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalPosition SummaryProvides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficienciesPosition ResponsibilitiesAssesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosisImplements and monitors patient care plan Monitors records and communicates patient condition Performs advanced respiratory care modalitiesEvaluates respiratory practice administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomesEducates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programsAssesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapyMonitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy suggesting alternatives when appropriateMaintains infection control policies related to patient careUnderstands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilizedPerforms baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parametersUnderstands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseasesOther Duties as assignedWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalPosition SummaryProvides evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficienciesPosition ResponsibilitiesAssesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosisImplements and monitors patient care plan Monitors records and communicates patient condition Performs advanced respiratory care modalitiesEvaluates respiratory practice administration of medications and treatment based on patient outcomesEducates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programsAssesses patients conditions in order to identify the most appropriate mode of therapyMonitors and evaluates the effectiveness of therapy suggesting alternatives when appropriateMaintains infection control policies related to patient careUnderstands and demonstrates competency on all equipment utilizedPerforms baseline pulmonary function screening and weaning parametersUnderstands and safely administers medications related to respiratory diseasesOther Duties as assignedLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired CredentialsLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateEducationCompletion of a Respiratory Care ProgramWork Experience months to year Will consider new graduateWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour momentLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired CredentialsLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateEducationCompletion of a Respiratory Care ProgramWork Experience months to year Will consider new graduateWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour moment