Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Facility: Lower Fairfield Center
Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts (Day/Evening/Night coverage required)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Openings: 2–3 positions
Contract: Ongoing (no fixed end date)
Weekend Requirement: Yes

Role Overview

Lower Fairfield Center is seeking skilled Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to join their team for an ongoing assignment. This role involves working across multiple shifts and delivering both advanced and routine respiratory care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer advanced respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation
• Provide basic therapies such as aerosol treatments, IPPB, and postural drainage
• Monitor and manage ventilatory support systems
• Conduct diagnostic testing including blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
• Participate in emergency and resuscitative procedures
• Maintain accurate patient documentation

Additional Duties

• Clean, assemble, and maintain respiratory equipment
• Develop and implement respiratory care protocols
• Support staff training and education initiatives
• Perform other related clinical responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Active RRT license (Connecticut or eligible)
• Experience with ventilator management and respiratory therapies
• Ability to work across all shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Strong clinical, documentation, and teamwork skills

Why Consider This Role

• Ongoing contract with long-term stability
• Multiple openings with flexible shift coverage
• Opportunity to work in a diverse respiratory care environment