Respiratory Therapist RRT​/CRT

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT / CRT (FT Days)

Come join our Respiratory team at Saint Mary's Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Of New England.

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department at Saint Mary's Hospital.

• Administer respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department.
• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource person to physicians and other health‑care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care.
• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory‑related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices; manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi‑level).

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two‑year Associate's Degree.
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care.

• Full‑time 36‑hour (three 12‑hour shifts per week, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM).
• Great shift and weekend differentials.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for new colleague.
• Great benefits and health insurance coverage starting Day One.

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award‑winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and were the first to introduce the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery System.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We offer competitive compensation, signing bonus, comprehensive health insurance, and a supportive work environment.