Work where everymoment 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 networkHartford 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 SummaryThis therapist perform as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance They perform 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 Also 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 everymoment 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 networkHartford 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 SummaryThis therapist perform as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care Provides respiratory care to patients with minimal guidance They perform 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 Also 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 Associates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory programAbility to function as a self directed team memberValid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC prior to Orientation BLS ACLS CertifiedWe 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 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 statusAssociates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory programAbility to function as a self directed team memberValid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner licenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care NBRC prior to Orientation BLS ACLS CertifiedWe 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 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