Respiratory Therapist - RRT - Weekends

Shift

Every third weekend and every third holiday. Work where every moment matters.

This therapist performs as a clinically competent practitioner of respiratory care, delivering respiratory therapy to patients with minimal guidance. The role includes therapy, management, rehabilitation, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and associated system abnormalities. Responsibilities also involve administering oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolized medications, positive pressure breathing devices, ventilators, resuscitation devices, and performing pulmonary diagnostic procedures and assessments. The therapist utilizes knowledge of growth and development principles to assess individualized age‑specific needs and provide tailored treatments. Efficiency across clinical and critical care settings is demonstrated through communication, cooperation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Additional training or certification courses are pursued to gain expertise and skill in specialized clinical areas.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an AMA‑approved Respiratory program.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute‑care community teaching hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Hartford HealthCare offers competitive benefit programs designed to ensure work/life balance and opportunities for career development and growth across the state.