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Trinity Health
Hartford, Connecticut

Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - PD

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$39.85-$43.5/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What You Will Do

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

Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices

Manage 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

Per diem, excellent shift and weekend differentials!

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $39.85 - 43.50 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

  • For benefitted positions our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Well-being Initiative
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

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 the administration of respiratory care and the operation of life-support equipment such as mechanical ventilators. They serve as a technical resource for physicians and healthcare staff while exercising independent clinical judgment in patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program and possess a current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Registration or certification by the NBRC as an RRT or CRT is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTechnical resource supportAC ventilationPSV ventilationPC ventilationAPRV ventilationBi-level ventilation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Connecticut64 active3,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 63% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,261 in the last 30 days747 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 20 employers
14
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
9
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
32%
PSLF eligible
16%
CME allowance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Prescription Drug
Vision
Retirement Savings with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.