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Hartford, Connecticut

Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT Days

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.5-$46/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

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Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital

What You Will Do

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

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

Sets up, operates and manages patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; Manages 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

Full time 36hr on 7a-7p

*SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $10,000 for new colleague****

Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials

Great benefits starting day 1

Pay Range: $32.50 -46.00 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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 administering respiratory care and managing patient care on equipment such as mechanical ventilators and oxygen devices. They also serve as a technical resource for physicians and other healthcare staff regarding current respiratory practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited school of Respiratory Care and possess a current Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Registration or certification by the NBRC (RRT or CRT) is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical judgmentTechnical resource supportAC ventilationPSV ventilationPC ventilationAPRV ventilationBi-level ventilation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 3,913 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$68k–$96kRespiratory Therapy median $86k (middle half $79k–$96k)559 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Connecticut62 active3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,913 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$95k
8
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist (RT), Cardiopulmonary Rehab - Full Time (36hrs/week), Egg Harbor Township

$36.14-$56.23/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
Well-being Initiative
Shift and Weekend Differentials

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.