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Connecticut

Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT Per diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

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 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

Per diem. Excellent shift and weekend differentials Ministry/Facility Information Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory care and managing specialized equipment such as mechanical ventilators and CPAP devices. They serve as a technical resource for physicians and exercise independent judgment to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and a current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the NBRC is required.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

High Flow Oxygen TherapyClinical Judgment

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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