Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, 12 hours
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
MAIN FUNCTION: To assess patients based on their medical history for admission
into the Pulmonary Rehab Program. Assists in the development of exercise
prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy. Manages care plans
and new patient intakes. Provides support with oxygen administration and
titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation. Monitors SpO2 saturations
for every patient, provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and
coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease. Assists
patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification
principles.
EDUCATION: AS degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelors preferred
EXPERIENCE: RRT required; 1 year clinical experience required; BLS required,
ACLS required; RPFT, AE-C, NRP desirable.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The respiratory therapist assesses patients for the pulmonary rehab program and develops personalized exercise prescriptions. They also manage care plans, provide oxygen therapy, and educate patients on breathing mechanics and lifestyle modifications.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess an RRT certification with at least one year of clinical experience. Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required for the role.
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Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
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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