Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, 12 hours

Griffin Hospital; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist (12 hours) to support the Pulmonary Rehab Program. The role involves assessing patients, developing exercise prescriptions, and supervising therapy while coordinating care plans and new patient intakes.

Ideal candidates hold an AS degree in Respiratory Therapy with RRT certification, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and current BLS/ACLS. RPFT/AE-C/NRP credentials are desirable. EOE.

Qualifications

• RRT required; 1 year clinical experience
• BLS and ACLS required
• RPFT, AE-C, NRP desirable

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab Program and develop exercise prescriptions.
• Supervise exercise therapy and manage care plans and new patient intakes.
• Provide oxygen administration guidance and titration for patients needing O2.
• Monitor SpO2 saturations and educate patients on breathing mechanics and lifestyle changes.

Skills

RRT required

BLS required

ACLS required

SpO2 interpretation

Education

AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RPFT

AE-C

NRP

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, 12 hours

Job Category: Allied Health

Requisition Number: RESPI005921

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

MAIN FUNCTION: To assess patients based on their medical history for admission into the Pulmonary Rehab Program. Assists in the development of exercise prescriptions and protocols and supervises exercise therapy. Manages care plans and new patient intakes. Provides support with oxygen administration and titration for patients requiring O2 supplementation. Monitors SpO2 saturations for every patient, provides education for patients on breathing mechanics and coping with their restrictive and/or obstructive pulmonary disease. Assists patients in equipment understanding concepts and lifestyle modification principles.

EDUCATION: AS degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelors preferred

EXPERIENCE: RRT required; 1 year clinical experience required; BLS required, ACLS required; RPFT, AE-C, NRP desirable.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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