Respiratory Therapist Openings - Southern Connecticut

Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist Openings – Full-Time

Location: Southern Connecticut
Schedule: Rotating 12.5-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights, Weekends/Holidays Included)
Sign-On Bonus:

• $10,000 – New Grads

• $15,000 – 1–2 Years Experience

• $20,000 – 2+ Years Experience

Make a Critical Impact in Respiratory Care

We’re hiring a Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our respected healthcare team in Southern Connecticut. In this vital role, you'll work with patients across all age groups, delivering advanced cardiopulmonary care in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital setting. You'll have the opportunity to work in critical care, rotate into charge responsibilities, and be part of a respected interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, manage, and deliver respiratory care for patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders

• Administer oxygen therapy, medications, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, ABGs, and more

• Accurately document patient progress using hospital EMR systems

• Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving respiratory interventions

• Educate patients on respiratory care and self-therapy after discharge

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment

• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuing education

• Serve as charge therapist as needed and help ensure minimum staffing requirements

Schedule:

• 3 rotating 12.5-hour shifts/week

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Includes rotating weekends and holidays

Applicants must be willing and able to rotate between day and night shifts. No exceptions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Connecticut

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (American Heart Association)

• NRP certification (American Academy of Pediatrics)

What You’ll Need:

• Strong manual and motor coordination

• Physical ability to lift 30+ lbs, transport equipment/patients, and stand for long periods

• Comfort working in environments with patient bodily fluids, odors, and occasional occupational risk

• Commitment to service excellence, safety, and continuous learning

Why Join Us?

At our facility, you’ll be part of a high-performing respiratory care team that is valued, empowered, and provided the tools to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, this is a rewarding place to grow professionally.

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