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Waterbury, Connecticut

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT FT

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night 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 (three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a).

Great Shift and Weekend Differentials

  • ## SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
  • Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.

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 high-flow oxygen devices. They also serve as a technical resource for physicians and other healthcare staff regarding current respiratory care 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. Additionally, applicants must be registered or certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

High flow oxygen therapyPatient assessmentClinical judgmentTechnical supportAC ventilationPSV ventilationPC ventilationAPRV ventilationBi-level ventilation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

6
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
3
$115k-125k
1
$132k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Relocation assistance
14%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

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$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Waterbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,540/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000
Great shift and weekend differentials
Health insurance coverage starting day one