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Trinity Health
Hartford, Connecticut

Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - PD

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What You Will Do

​Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care

Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care

Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices

Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
  • Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care

Position Highlights and Benefits

Per diem, excellent shift and weekend differentials!

Ministry/Facility Information

​Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of respiratory care and the management of respiratory equipment such as mechanical ventilators. They serve as a technical resource for physicians and healthcare staff while exercising independent clinical judgment in patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited school of Respiratory Care and possess a current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the NBRC is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$95k
9
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
69%
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
13%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent shift differentials
Weekend differentials