Registered Respiratory Therapist
MidState Medical Center
Meriden, CT
$12-80/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care127 beds
Pay
Description
Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner administers respiratory therapy to assist, control and/or improve patients' breathing. Administers oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, etc. Performs pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments and performs additional related duties as assigned or necessary.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred from an AMA approved Respiratory program.
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Ability to function as a self-directed team member.
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Must be Connecticut state licensed.
We 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
Facility
MidState Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with MidState Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 127 beds
Employer
Perm Staff Jobs
About Meriden, CT
- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living
- Average summer highs of 82°F and lows of 61°F, average winter highs of 37°F and lows of 20°F
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
- Car friendly city with limited public transportation options
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, various sports facilities, and outdoor activities in nearby parks and hiking trails
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