Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
Company: KA Recruiting Inc.
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Are you looking for a new job? My name is
Caroline and I am a Healthcare Recruiter here to help! I have a
great client in Greenwich, CT actively hiring a permanent
Respiratory Therapist . Setting: Well-established 300-bed hospital
Shift: Days (7:30am-8pm), Nights (7pm-7:30am) Patient population:
All age groups Compensation: CRT: $35-46 /hour RRT: $36-51 /hour
$10,000-$20,000 sign-on bonus (depending on years of experience)
Summary: The Respiratory Therapist will work under medical
supervision to assess, treat, and manage patients with
cardiopulmonary issues, primarily in critical care and other
hospital units. They will perform respiratory care procedures,
operate and maintain equipment, keep patient records, and may
occasionally take on charge responsibilities. Responsibilities:
Patient Evaluation & Therapy : Evaluates patients daily to ensure
effective and appropriate therapy; makes clinical decisions based
on assessments and chart reviews. Clinical Competency : Administers
respiratory treatments (e.g., oxygen, medications, chest
physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases);
recognizes and addresses adverse conditions. Charge Duties &
Staffing : Takes on charge responsibilities as needed, ensures
minimum staffing, prioritizes and assigns workloads to optimize
patient care and productivity. Patient Education : Provides
training and education to promote self-care and preventive measures
post-discharge. Documentation : Accurately documents clinical data
in electronic medical records using hospital systems. Equipment
Proficiency : Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and processes all
respiratory care equipment; stays updated via department meetings.
Team Collaboration : Works collaboratively with the healthcare
team; assists in procedures and fulfills related duties to maintain
service quality. Professional Conduct : Adheres to code of conduct,
hospital service standards, and regulatory policies. Continuing
Education : Maintains clinical expertise through CEUs, seminars,
and other educational opportunities; provides annual proof of
CEUs.
Keywords: KA Recruiting Inc., Milford , Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT), Healthcare , Greenwich, Connecticut
