No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$99k (median of 10 jobs)
Per Diem Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Per diem respiratory therapist. Acute care. Bridgeport, CT.
Join Yale New Haven Health as a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Yale New Haven Health as a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist performs clinical assessments, treatments, and patient education for individuals with respiratory issues. They are responsible for documenting care in the electronic medical record and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate of Science degree from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and possess a current Connecticut state license. Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC and current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% 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).
Position Insights
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