Respiratory Therapist – 24 Hrs Nights, EOW, Sign-On bonus available

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 6mo 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

Respiratory Therapists serve as clinical specialists providing quality care to patients and families based on physician orders and approved protocols. This involves assessment, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation for patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care school with a minimum Associate Degree, and hold a current Connecticut State license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and NBRC RRT credential. Required certifications include current BLS, and obtaining PALS and NRP within six months of hire.

Key Skills

Clinical Data AnalysisCRT

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist – 24 Hrs Nights, EOW, Sign-On bonus available at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,520 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 44% 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

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy