Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Connecticut
Respiratory Therapist jobs in Connecticut represent one of the more active clinical markets in New England, with steady demand concentrated in acute care hospitals, long-term acute care facilities, and pediatric units. Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport are the primary hiring centers, anchored by large systems like Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Nuvance Health. The most consistent openings are in adult critical care, neonatal respiratory therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Field Respiratory Care
Base Location: Southington, CT
Service Area: Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Compensation: $70,000–$90,000/year, depending on experience
Schedule: Primarily First Shift + Rotating On-Call/After-Hours Coverage
ProCaire is looking for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our respiratory team supporting Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
This is not a traditional hospital RT position.
Our RTs work independently in the field, providing respiratory equipment setups, clinical support, troubleshooting and education directly within Skilled Nursing Facilities.
We’re looking for someone who is clinically strong, dependable, comfortable working independently, and willing to get in the car and take care of customers when they need us.
What You’ll Do
· Set up and support CPAP/BiPAP
· Set up and troubleshoot invasive and non-invasive ventilators
· Perform tracheostomy setups and trach changes
· Set up and support AIRVO/high-flow therapy
· Set up oxygen and related respiratory equipment
· Perform mask fittings and respiratory equipment evaluations
· Educate SNF staff, patients and families on respiratory equipment and therapy
· Troubleshoot respiratory equipment and clinical issues in the field
· Build strong working relationships with nursing and administrative staff at our facilities
· Participate in rotating on-call and after-hours coverage
· Teach CPR/BLS classes
· Travel throughout our service area as needed
What We’re Looking For
· Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
· Active CT respiratory therapist license or ability to obtain one
· Ability to obtain/maintain MA and RI licensure as needed
· 2+ years of respiratory therapy experience
· Strong ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen and tracheostomy experience
· Comfortable working independently outside of a hospital environment
· Excellent customer service and communication skills
· Dependable, organized and responsive
· Valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle
· Willingness to travel throughout CT, MA and RI
· Willingness to participate in after-hours/on-call coverage
· Current BLS/CPR certification
· CPR/BLS instructor certification or willingness to obtain it
Experience in SNF, long-term care, LTACH, DME/home respiratory, home ventilation or post-acute care is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
· $70,000–$90,000 base salary, depending on experience
· Additional compensation for designated on-call/after-hours responsibilities
· Vehicle stipend for field travel
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Life insurance
· 401(k)
· Primarily first-shift schedule
· Opportunities for additional responsibility and advancement
The Right Fit
This job is best for an RT who likes autonomy and variety.
You won’t spend your entire shift on one hospital floor. One day may include a ventilator setup at a SNF, troubleshooting a BiPAP issue at another facility, educating nursing staff, and helping solve an urgent respiratory equipment issue.
We need someone who takes ownership of problems, communicates well with customers, and can be counted on when something needs to get done.
For the right person, there is an opportunity over time to take on additional clinical, customer and operational leadership responsibilities as ProCaire continues to grow.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: On the road
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What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in respiratory therapist jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut respiratory care practitioner license issued by the Department of Public Health
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire for all clinical settings
- Minimum one year of acute care or ICU experience for most hospital positions
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and arterial blood gas interpretation required
Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a respiratory therapist in Connecticut?
You must hold an active respiratory care practitioner license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. To qualify, you need to complete an accredited respiratory therapy program and pass the National Board for Respiratory Care Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination. Most Connecticut employers also expect the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. The Department of Public Health handles all licensing and renewal, and applications are submitted directly through their online portal.
How much do respiratory therapists make in Connecticut?
Respiratory therapists in Connecticut earn a median of about $85,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,410 for the lowest 10% to over $121,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire respiratory therapists in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring respiratory therapists in Connecticut include Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Trinity Health Of New England, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's concentration of large integrated health systems means most openings appear within multi-hospital networks rather than standalone facilities.
Which Connecticut cities have the most respiratory therapist jobs?
Bristol, Hartford, and Bridgeport have the most respiratory therapist openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it anchors the Hartford HealthCare system and Saint Francis Hospital, while New Haven's volume reflects the size of Yale New Haven Health, and Bridgeport draws openings from Nuvance Health's Fairfield County facilities and its proximity to the dense suburban population along the I-95 corridor.
Are there remote respiratory therapist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for ventilator management, aerosol treatments, and assessments, so the vast majority of positions are fully on-site. About 0% of respiratory therapist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The small share of remote work tends to appear in telehealth oversight, utilization review, or clinical education roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a respiratory therapist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate programs at Connecticut's large hospital systems. Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven Health both run structured onboarding tracks for new respiratory therapy graduates that pair you with experienced clinicians in supervised shifts. Candidates who already hold a Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care and a Connecticut Department of Public Health license are consistently prioritized. Lateral entry from roles such as respiratory therapy technician or pulmonary function technologist is another common route into full therapist positions within the same system.
Where can I find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to respiratory therapist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across hospitals, long-term acute care, and outpatient settings. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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