Respiratory Therapist Trainee Per Diem
Listed compensation
$19.54-$37.94/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Norwalk Hospital Association as a Respiratory Therapist Trainee – Per Diem in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States. Responsible for clinical evaluation of patient and delivery of respiratory care as required under the supervision a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19.54 - $37.94/hr.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Norwalk Hospital Association as a Respiratory Therapist Trainee – Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The trainee is responsible for the clinical evaluation of patients and the delivery of respiratory care under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Practitioner. They will independently administer therapeutic agents and oxygen therapy while assisting with mechanical ventilation and patient monitoring.
Requirements
Candidates must be pursuing an Associate or Bachelor degree from an AMA-approved respiratory program or be a recent graduate. Current Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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