Work whereevery 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 network Join us at Windham 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 special For more than years Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high tech equipment operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community JOB SUMMARYThe 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 guidanceWork whereevery 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 network Join us at Windham 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 special For more than years Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high tech equipment operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community JOB SUMMARYThe 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 guidanceEducation Graduate of an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or two year Respiratory college Experience Newly graduated with no previous experience but with clinical hours in a hospital settingLicensure Certification Registration RRT registered by NBRC Current CT state licensure as Respiratory Care PractitionerCurrent Basic Life Support BLS Certification ACLS within months of hireCurrent PALS or STABLE Certification and NRP certification preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading 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 prioritiesWe 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 Education Graduate of an Advanced Level Respiratory Therapist Educational Program or two year Respiratory college Experience Newly graduated with no previous experience but with clinical hours in a hospital settingLicensure Certification Registration RRT registered by NBRC Current CT state licensure as Respiratory Care PractitionerCurrent Basic Life Support BLS Certification ACLS within months of hireCurrent PALS or STABLE Certification and NRP certification preferredKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information Basic computer skills including openingreading 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 prioritiesWe 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