Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - PD
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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).
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