Respiratory Therapist - FT

Trinity Health; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Hospital in north central Connecticut is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Department on a full-time, 12-hour night shift. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through administration of respiratory therapies and equipment management.

You will function with clinical judgment, serve as a resource to physicians and staff, and set up and operate ventilators, CPAP/NIPPV, and high‑flow oxygen devices, including invasive ventilation modes.

Qualifications

• Clinical judgment and independent decision making in patient care.
• Proficiency in respiratory care procedures and equipment operation.
• Ability to function as a resource to physicians and health care teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as part of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Provide clinical judgment in delivering quality patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and staff on respiratory practices.
• Set up and manage equipment including ventilators, CPAP/NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen devices; manage invasive ventilation modes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT or CRT NBRC certification

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:

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

• Full time 36hrs on 7p-7a - excellent shift and weekend differentials

• Great benefits starting day 1!

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.