Respiratory Therapist RRT

Well established out patient facility has a need for a contract Respiratory Therapist. This is a part time position. 3 days a week 8 hours per day

• Perform chest examinations on a range of patients from babies through to the elderly
• Consult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans
• Provide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment, like when caring for patients in intensive care
• Perform physical examination and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity and alkalinity
• Treat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
• Connect patients who can’t breathe to a ventilator
• Educate patients on how to use equipment and medication
• Regularly check on patients and equipment

• Graduate of an A.M.A approved program for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.).
• Associate Degree of Applied Science, or higher, in Respiratory Care required.
• Licensed in Connecticut

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