Respiratory Therapist-36 hours/ rotating (D/N)/ every 3rd weekend (weekends should be on nights)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Respiratory Therapists are clinical specialist who provide quality care to patients and their families according to physician orders and approved protocols.

Services provided include assessment, treatment and management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities which affect the cardiopulmonary system.

This involves the application and analysis of respiratory care as it applies to clinical data, equipment, and therapeutic procedures.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.

Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.

Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality cardiopulmonary care to pediatric patients and families according to physician orders and approved protocols. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, management, and diagnostic evaluation of respiratory deficiencies.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and a current State of Connecticut license. Candidates must be RRT credentialed or achieve it within one year, with BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentRespiratory RehabilitationNeonatal CarePediatric CareClinical Data Analysis

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).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings

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

  • Includes weekends