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Hospital for Special Care
New Britain, Connecticut

Registered Respiratory Therapist nights and Pediatrics all shifts - Sign On Bonus!

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$31.98-$49.55/hr

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Job Description

Position Location

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

Third Shift

Department: Inpatient Respiratory

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

Are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist looking for meaningful work where your skills truly matter? At Hospital for Special Care (HFSC), you’ll be part of a dedicated team helping patients with complex medical and respiratory needs make progress toward their goals. At HFSC, we believe in special work requiring special people. If you’re passionate about respiratory care and want to see the impact of your work every day, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for compassionate, skilled RRTs to join our team, with opportunities on the night shift and in Pediatrics. Whether you enjoy caring for medically complex adults, working with children and their families, or being part of a collaborative team that takes on challenging cases, HFSC offers an opportunity to make a real difference.

Why Join Hospital for Special Care?

Meaningful patient care: Help patients with complex respiratory needs improve their health, function, and quality of life.

  • Pediatric opportunities: Make a difference in the lives of medically complex children and their families.
  • Night-shift opportunities: Explore a schedule that may fit your lifestyle and professional goals.

Teamwork that matters: Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes.

Professional growth: Expand your respiratory care knowledge and serve as a resource to respiratory care practitioners and students.

A supportive workplace: Join a team recognized for its commitment to quality care and employee experience.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, You Will

Evaluate patients and develop individualized respiratory care plans to support optimal cardiopulmonary function.

Deliver respiratory treatments and interventions based on patient needs, established protocols, and professional standards.

Monitor patient responses and adjust treatments in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Provide education and support to patients and families to help them understand respiratory conditions and treatment plans.

Document assessments, treatments, care plans, and patient interactions accurately in the electronic medical record.

  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes.
  • Serve as a resource to Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs) and respiratory therapy students.

Compensation & Benefits

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $31.98 to $49.55.

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized care plans, and deliver respiratory treatments to support cardiopulmonary function. They will also document assessments in the electronic medical record and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Registered Respiratory Therapists with the ability to work night shifts or pediatric rotations. The role requires strong clinical skills to manage complex medical and respiratory needs in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningCardiopulmonary function monitoringElectronic medical recordsInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric respiratory carePatient educationClinical documentation

Pediatrics Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

8
<$95k
13
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Britain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,623/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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 Hospital for Special Care

Hospitals and Health Care
New Britain, Connecticut
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Employer-subsidized medical and dental
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 6% employer match
Paid time off
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions