Respiratory Therapist
@ Manchester Memorial HospitalManchester Memorial Hospitalmanchestermemorialhospital.com
Respiratory Therapist
Manchester, CT
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
Manchester Memorial Hospital, part of Eastern Connecticut Health Network, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver patient-centered care, manage ventilators, perform ABG tests, and collaborate with healthcare teams in a community-focused acute-care setting.
Requirements
- Assess and treat pulmonary conditions
- Manage ventilators and oxygen therapies
- Perform arterial blood gases
- Collaborate with healthcare teams
- Respond to emergencies
Qualifications
- Respiratory Therapist certification
- Experience with ventilators and ABG
- Patient-centered care mindset
- Teamwork and communication skills
Full job description
Manchester Memorial Hospital, part of Eastern Connecticut Health Network, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care in our community-focused acute-care setting. In this patient-centered role, you will assess and treat adults and children with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, respond to emergencies and rapid responses, and educate patients and families on respiratory care and equipment use. Our supportive, team-based culture emphasizes compassion, respect, continuous learning, and quality improvement. You will work with modern equipment and comprehensive hospital services to provide safe, evidence-based care while growing professionally through ongoing education and development opportunities.
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