Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem
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Job Description
MAIN FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Director, Respiratory Services and upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness, as well as the operation of the sleep lab. This is for pulmonary rehab.
EDUCATION: AS degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelors preferred
Experience
RRT required; 1 year clinical experience required; BLS required, ACLS preferred; RPFT, AE-C, NRP desirable.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist operates respiratory care equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases. They also support pulmonary rehabilitation programs and the operation of the sleep lab under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess RRT certification with at least one year of clinical experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, while ACLS, RPFT, AE-C, and NRP certifications are considered desirable.
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Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 46% 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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Living in Derby
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $375k
- Typical market rent
- $1,889/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
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