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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Night Respiratory Therapist (Respiratory Therapist I) to join their clinical team in New Haven, CT. This is a night-shift role that supports inpatient respiratory care across age groups. New graduates are welcome — the position is entry-level-friendly with opportunities to develop critical-care and neonatal skills.

Compensation highlights

• Estimated pay: $86,087 per year (estimated)
• $20,000 sign‑on bonus available
• Night shift; schedule includes every 3rd weekend

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What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

You will provide assessment, treatment, education and documentation of respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical application of respiratory care: deliver age‑appropriate respiratory treatments and therapies.
• Patient assessment: review charts, interview patients, perform physical exams, and interpret blood gases and x‑rays.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures such as PPD, overnight oximetry, peak flow, arterial puncture, and sputum induction.
• ABG collection and interpretation; weaning assessment and ventilator management support as required.
• Documentation: accurately record all care in the electronic medical record (ABGs, assessments, weaning parameters, therapies).
• Handoffs & communication: give and receive reports using SBAR; provide clear, concise clinical handovers.
• Collaboration: work closely with nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team; participate in quality‑improvement efforts.
• Professional development: maintain competency through continuing education, in‑services, and professional memberships.

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Qualifications

Education & licensure

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care program (CoARC‑approved) required.
• Current active Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC Registry examination eligibility required; NBRC registration preferred.
• BS degree preferred but not required.

Experience

• Entry‑level candidates/new grads accepted.
• Experience or clinical rotations in critical care or neonatal environments is a plus.

Skills & attributes

• Competent with respiratory care equipment and basic respiratory procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation.
• Computer literate (experience with electronic medical records).

Requisition ID: 183492

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Why This Role (Recruiter notes)

As a Careertakes-listed opportunity with a Confidential Client in Healthcare & Nursing, this role is a strong fit for clinicians who want:

• A clearly defined night role with sign‑on incentive.
• On‑the‑job development toward NBRC registration and critical‑care competency.
• A collaborative clinical environment with structured documentation and QA processes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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