Senior Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Neonatal Care

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Pulmonary Medicine team in Danbury, CT. You will provide critical respiratory care, manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and support both adult and NICU patients in a high-acuity environment.

The role requires NBRC-RRT credentials, CPR certification, and a minimum of one year of experience. Expect duties across vent management, patient education, and emergency response within a non-profit hospital network.

Qualifications

• RRT with NBRC credential; CPR-Healthcare Provider.
• Ventilator management for adults and NICU.
• Minimum one year of experience in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Manages Ventilator/Rounding protocol; works with MD to assess cardiopulmonary status.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and analyzes results to guide therapy.
• Provides non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP) and neonatal/surgical ventilator care.
• Educates patients on disease state and home care to reduce readmission.
• Responds to emergencies and stabilizes patients as needed.
• Transports ventilator patients and documents patient charges per standards.

Skills

RRT Certification

Ventilator management

CPR

Education

ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Job description

Danbury Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Pulmonary Medicine team in Danbury, CT. You will provide critical respiratory care, manage ventilators, perform ABG analysis, and support both adult and NICU patients in a high-acuity environment.

The role requires NBRC-RRT credentials, CPR certification, and a minimum of one year of experience. Expect duties across vent management, patient education, and emergency response within a non-profit hospital network.