Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT - FT

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift to deliver high-quality respiratory care. The role includes a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for new colleagues and benefits starting day one.

Responsibilities include managing ventilators, NIV devices, and other respiratory equipment, providing independent clinical judgment, and serving as a resource to physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the administration of respiratory care.
• Must deliver quality patient care with independent judgment.
• Work as a technical resource for physicians and staff in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Function clinically with independent judgment in patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource for physicians and health care workers on respiratory care.
• Set up, operate and manage respiratory equipment (ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, high flow).
• Manage patients on invasive ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient care

Technical resources

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Associate's Degree

Tools

Ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP

High Flow Oxygen

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!***

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

• Full time 36hr on 7p-7a
• Excellent Shift and Weekend Differentials
• ***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!***
• Great benefits starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted 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.