Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　12 Hour Day Shift

　　Description:

　　Come join our Respiratory Care team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England!

　　* SIGN ON BONUS $5,000 for new colleague * Paid at 30 days

　　Position Purpose

　　The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital

　　What you will do

　　Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care

　　Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care

　　Sets 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 Qualifications

　　Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree

　　Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License

　　Registered 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 care

　　Position Highlights and Benefits

　　*SIGN ON BONUS $5000 for new colleague paid in full after 30days *

　　Full time 36hrs 7a-7p with option to change to 30hr = five 12hr shifts in two week pay cycle

　　Shift and Weekend Differentials

　　Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

　　Ministry/Facility Information

　　Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran