Respiratory Therapist Per Diem

• Administer advanced and basic respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation, aerosol treatments, intermittent positive pressure breathing, sputum induction, and postural drainage.
  
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot all types of ventilatory support.
  
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, including blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
  
• Accurately document respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses in patient records.
  
• Participate in emergency and resuscitative efforts as required.
  
• Develop respiratory care protocols, provide staff education and training, and ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and functionality of respiratory equipment.
  

Requirements

• Active Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
  
• Current CRT or RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT preferred).
  
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
  
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary diagnostics.
  

Benefits

• $50 per hour, based on experience
  
• $200 sign-on bonus and referral bonuses available
  
• Weekly paychecks
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) option
  
• Note: Benefits eligibility requires a minimum of 30 hours worked per week. Assignments under 30 hours per week are not benefit-eligible