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  Administer advanced and basic respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation, aerosol treatments, intermittent positive pressure breathing, sputum induction, and postural drainage.
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  Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot all types of ventilatory support.
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  Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, including blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
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  Accurately document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses in patient records.
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  Participate in emergency and resuscitative efforts as required.
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  Develop respiratory care protocols, provide staff education and training, and ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and functionality of respiratory equipment.

Requirements

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  Active Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
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  Current CRT or RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT preferred).
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  Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
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  BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
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  Experience with mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.

Benefits

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  $45-$50 per hour, based on experience
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  $200 sign-on bonus and referral bonuses available
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  Weekly paychecks
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  Health, dental, and vision insurance
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  401(k) option
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  Note: Benefits eligibility requires a minimum of 30 hours worked per week. Assignments under 30 hours per week are not benefit-eligible