Respiratory Therapist CRT / RRT Per diem

Trinity Health; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Excellent shift and weekend differenti

Rotating shift

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Part-time Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and support the Respiratory Care Department with high-quality patient care.

The role requires independent clinical judgment, equipment management for ventilators and noninvasive ventilation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. Join a team that emphasizes safety, expertise, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Current CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• RRT or CRT certification by NBRC.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as part of the department.
• Provide independent clinical judgment in patient care delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and staff on respiratory care.
• Set up, operate and manage respiratory equipment including ventilators and CPAP/BiPAP; manage invasive ventilation modes.

Skills

Independent judgment

Patient care

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP

High Flow Oxygen

Job description

Position Purpose

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

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.