Work where every moment mattersEvery 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 networkFor 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 SummaryPerforms 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 careDemonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with heath care teamParticipates 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 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 networkFor 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 SummaryPerforms 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 careDemonstrates efficiency across clinicalcritical care settings to provide quality service to patient care units through communication cooperation and collaboration with heath care teamParticipates in additional training andor certification courses to develop expertise and skills to become certified to work in specialized clinical areas Associate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory programRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC requiredState of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license requiredBLS certification requiredWe 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 is your momentAssociate or Bachelor Degree from an AMA approved Respiratory programRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC requiredState of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license requiredBLS certification requiredWe 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 is your moment