Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist 3 – Danbury Hospital, CT (Full-Time Night Shift)

New Grads Welcome!!

Location: 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, Connecticut

Department: Pulmonary Medicine

Shift: Full‑Time, 12‑Hour Night Shifts (Evenings/Nights)

Salary: $79,000 – $118,400/year (+ $4.75/hour night shift differential)

Sign‑On Bonus: $25,000 (Recent Grads Eligible for $12,500 if registry eligible)

Join Nuvance Health/Northwell! We are growing and building careers in respiratory therapy!

• Career Advancement: Training, development programs, tuition reimbursement.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside nationally recognized Respiratory Therapists.
• Autonomy in ICU: RTs manage ventilators and non‑invasive devices independently in a protocol‑driven environment.
• Competitive Benefits: Union role, pay based on experience, plus comprehensive perks.
• Empowered RTs: Be a leader in your field while delivering patient‑centered care.

The Respiratory Therapist 3 (RRT) provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to patients across the WCHN network. Responsibilities include performing critical assessments, lab monitoring, oxygen therapy management, pharmacological interventions, bronchial hygiene, airway management, and ventilator care for adult, neonatal, and surgical patients.

• Manage ventilator and rounding protocols; assist MDs in assessing cardiopulmonary status.
• Reduce length of ventilator and ICU stays through proactive patient care.
• Assess and treat hypoxia and bronchospasm with O₂ therapy and bronchodilators.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases; recommend therapy adjustments.
• Perform non‑invasive ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP) for patients across age groups.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and post‑discharge care.
• Respond to trauma alerts, Code Green, Code 33, and Code Blue emergencies; stabilize patients.
• Safely transport ventilator patients.
• Document patient care, charges, and interventions per department standards.
• Attend mandatory in‑services and meetings; assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), CPR – Healthcare Provider, NBRC credentials. Open to CRT.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year; ventilator management experience (Adults/NICU) preferred.

• Manual dexterity and coordination required.
• Exposure to occupational hazards, including odors, noise, and patient care risks.
• Physical effort includes lifting up to 50 lbs.

Become part of a dynamic, career‑focused hospital network where your skills are valued and professional development is prioritized. We offer a supportive environment, advanced technology, and autonomy to provide the highest level of patient care.

Apply now to start your career as a Respiratory Therapist 3 at Danbury Hospital and make an impact in patient care!