Employment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Day ShiftDescription: Come join our Respiratory team at Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England!***SIGN ON BONUS up to $10,000 for new Colleague***Position PurposeThe Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's HospitalWhat you will doThe Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care DepartmentFunction clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient careServe as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory careSets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; Manages patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)Minimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's DegreeCurrent State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory carePosition Highlights and Benefits***SIGN ON BONUS up to $10,000 for new Colleague***Full time 36hr (three 12hr shifts per week 7a-7p).Great Shift and Weekend DifferentialsGreat Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!Ministry/Facility InformationSaint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
