Respiratory Therapist (35 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting for a part-time, 28 hours per week, Respiratory Therapist for our Health Care Center located in Rocky Hill, CT.  The work schedule for this position is Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and every other weekend, 7:00am - 2:30pm.  Candidates with experience are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position.  These documents may include:  performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Should you have questions pertaining to any phase of this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency's human resources office:  Anita Cella, anita.cella@ct.gov.

In a state hospital or institution, this class is accountable for performing diagnostic testing and administering a full range of respiratory therapy with emphasis on the more difficult procedures.

Administers more difficult types of therapy (i.e. mechanical artificial ventilation) and various basic types of respiratory therapy (i.e. intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy) and aerosol, sputum induction and postural drainage treatments; records treatments on patient charts; sets up, operates and monitors all ventilatory support; performs diagnostic testing for cardiopulmonary pathology including blood gas analyses and pulmonary function testing; participates in resuscitative efforts; cleans, sterilizes, assembles and performs minor maintenance on therapeutic equipment; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of equipment, procedures, techniques and terminology used in respiratory therapy and related diagnostic testing; considerable technical knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and pathology; interpersonal skills; considerable ability to work therapeutically with patients; ability to prepare written reports.

Successful completion of a two (2) year respiratory therapist program approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Successful completion of a one (1) year respiratory therapy technician program approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association AND one (1) year of experience as a Respiratory Therapy Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
2. Candidates will be required to take a physical examination to demonstrate sufficient physical strength for efficient performance of duties.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and/or adjust equipment and patients; may have some exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and uncooperative or abusive patients; may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.