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Respiratory Therapist 3

Date Posted: Jun 25, 2026
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    Location Danbury, Connecticut, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 24, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist 3 (RRT) at Northwell Health provides advanced cardiopulmonary care to patients within the WCHN network. This role involves critical assessments and management of ventilator protocols, alongside patient and family education regarding disease management and post-discharge care.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage ventilator and rounding protocols
  • Assist MDs in assessing cardiopulmonary status
  • Reduce length of ventilator and ICU stays through proactive patient care
  • Assess and treat hypoxia and bronchospasm with oxygen therapy and bronchodilators
  • Draw and analyze arterial blood gases; recommend therapy adjustments
  • Perform non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP) for patients across age groups
  • Educate patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care
  • Respond to trauma alerts, Code Green, Code 33, and Code Blue emergencies; stabilize patients
  • Safely transport ventilator patients
  • Document patient care, charges, and interventions per department standards
  • Attend mandatory in-services and meetings; assist in orientation and training of new staff
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Required skills

  • Healthcare & Medical
  • ventilator management
  • patient assessment
  • respiratory therapy
  • critical care
  • oxygen therapy
  • patient education
  • emergency response
  • lab monitoring
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • CPR - Healthcare Provider
  • NBRC credentials

What the company offers

  • $40,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for RRT's
  • $20,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for new grads and CRT's

Skills Required

Company Overview

Northwell Health
Danbury, Connecticut, United States of America
14 Current Jobs Openings

Northwell Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut. The organization provides advanced medical care through its 28 hospitals and over 1,000 outpatient facilities, employing mor... Read More

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