Respiratory Therapist
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
*$19,200 sign-on/retention bonus To perform with technical
competence a full range of respiratory care procedures for all age
patients. RESPONSIBILITIES Performs routine respiratory therapy to
include aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy and
chest physiotherapy. Sets up mechanical ventilator and monitors
patient response to mechanical ventilation as prescribed in the
Respiratory Care Department Manual. Explains and provides to the
patients an understanding of the procedures taking place,
expectation they may have and answers to allay fear and gain
acceptance and cooperation of the patient. Responsible for ABG
puncture and analysis, basic machine maintenance and
troubleshooting, reviewing Quality Control, critical values
notification as prescribed in the blood gas policy and procedure
manual, RTs with more than six years experience may be responsible
for Delegated Supervisory duties that may include: performs
competencies of therapists, reviews blood gas results daily, review
of QC for shifts, trends, corrective actions, review of Daily
Maintenance Log, review of Error Log for follow up, advanced
troubleshooting as required, maintain equipment and records,
perform Quality assurance and acting as a resource. Respiratory
therapists with more than six years experience will be educated and
competencied on their Delegated Supervisory duties. Participates in
basic life support by maintaining the patient airway, CPR, and use
of manual resuscitator. Participates in advanced life support by
emergency intubation when certified. Maintains all equipment and
supplies in clean, well-repaired condition. May wash and clean
various apparatus or prepare for sterilization. Adheres to
infection control/protocol to maintain asepsis and to prevent the
spread of nosocomial infection. Clinically competent in all aspects
of respiratory care to include a demonstrated knowledge of growth
and development in the care of patients of all ages, an
understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of all
ages and ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of
the patients needs. Attends professional meetings and/or seminars
as part of professional development, including 2 1/2 of
departmental meetings for full time employees. Accurately and
completely documents all care and all required logs to ensure
patient safety and to meet regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE 1 yr. experience preferred,
new graduates will be considered EDUCATION Graduate of an AMA
approved program in Respiratory Care LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NYS
License as a Respiratory Therapist, new hires must have their RRT
within 6 months OTHER BLS required, ACLS, PALS, NRP within 90 days
of start date. S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification within 1 year of start
date.
Keywords: WMCHealth, Bridgeport , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Kingston, Connecticut
