Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pulmonary Lab
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, over 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. The Greater
Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes
Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital,
Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a
102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and
visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a
region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: Performs
safe respiratory therapy modalities as ordered by physician,
developing a plan of care based on assessment data and standards of
care, identifying needs for alternative action in the plan of
treatment and involves the multi-disciplinary team in revisions to
plan of care. Sets up, maintains and monitors mechanical
ventilation according to policy and procedure. Administers
medications demonstrating thorough knowledge of policy and
procedure. Assembles, selects, operates, and cleans respiratory
equipment for proper and appropriate function. This includes but is
not limited to mechanical ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP and High Flow
systems, oxygen delivery devices and oxygen analyzers, manual
resuscitators, and suctioning equipment. Performs tracheal,
endotracheal, and nasopharyngeal suctioning including the
instillation of pharmacologic agents according to policy and
procedure. Draws blood gases and runs samples through the iStat
point of care device to process results, all following policy and
procedure. Interprets arterial blood gas and oximetry results and
reports critical values to the ordering provider. Differentiates
between patient and equipment problems and intervenes
appropriately. Documents and communicates all patient therapies
including concerns during shift. COMPETENCIES: · Must possess a
strong focus on customer service and the ability to exhibit
patience and empathy while providing care to a culturally diverse
group of patients. · Must be able to speak, read, and write using
the English language. · Effective verbal communication is essential
with patients, co-workers, and physicians. · Effective written
communication is required for accurate medical charting of
respiratory services provided and concurrently clear and precise
medical billing. Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: · Graduate
of an approved Respiratory Care program. Must provide a copy of
diploma or transcript upon hire. · The candidate must hold the
credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory
Care and a current license from the State of Connecticut to
practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. · A candidate with a
CRT credential must obtain the RRT credential from the NBRC within
12 months of employment. · The candidate will hold a current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain certification as
required by the organization. · Current Neonatal Resuscitation
Program Provider (NRP) or Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advance Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) certifications are desirable but not required. ·
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) certification is desirable but not
required. EXPERIENCE: · A minimum of one (1) year of skilled
respiratory experience within the last two years. · Must be able to
work well and efficiently independently and with others in a fast
paced acute patient care environment. 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 colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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