Respiratory Therapist Openings - Southern Connecticut

Job Description

Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist Openings – Full-Time

Location :  Southern Connecticut

Schedule : Rotating 12.5-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights, Weekends / Holidays Included)

Sign-On Bonus : $10,000 – New Grads

$15,000 – 1–2 Years Experience

$20,000 – 2+ Years Experience

Make a Critical Impact in Respiratory Care

We’re hiring a Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our respected healthcare team in Southern  Connecticut . In this vital role, you'll work with patients across all age groups, delivering advanced cardiopulmonary care in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital setting. You'll have the opportunity to work in critical care , rotate into charge responsibilities, and be part of a respected interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities :

Evaluate, manage, and deliver respiratory care for patients with cardio-pulmonary disorders

Administer oxygen therapy, medications, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, ABGs, and more

Accurately document patient progress using hospital EMR systems

Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving respiratory interventions

Educate patients on respiratory care and self-therapy after discharge

Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory equipment

Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuing education

Serve as charge therapist as needed and help ensure minimum staffing requirements

Schedule :

3 rotating 12.5-hour shifts / week

Day shift : 7 : 00 AM – 8 : 00 PM

Night shift : 7 : 00 PM – 7 : 30 AM

Includes rotating weekends and holidays

Applicants must be willing and able to rotate between day and night shifts . No exceptions.

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Connecticut

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (American Heart Association)

NRP certification (American Academy of Pediatrics)

What You’ll Need :

Strong manual and motor coordination

Physical ability to lift 30+ lbs, transport equipment / patients, and stand for long periods

Comfort working in environments with patient bodily fluids, odors, and occasional occupational risk

Commitment to service excellence, safety, and continuous learning

Why Join Us?

At our facility, you’ll be part of a high-performing respiratory care team that is valued, empowered , and provided the tools to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of expertise, this is a rewarding place to grow professionally.

Ready to Apply?

Contact Olivia Sloane today :

Call / Text : 617-746-2743

Email : olivia@ka-recruiting.com

Schedule a chat : olivia's calendar