Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UConn Health – Waterbury, CT

UConn Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our fast-paced Respiratory Department in Waterbury. This position provides care to both inpatient and outpatient populations and includes independent operation of the Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PFTs, sputum inductions, ABGs, EKGs, and desaturation studies.

• Provide respiratory care treatments and therapies according to physician orders.

• Assess patients and develop or modify plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot PFT equipment and body box.

• Set up and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, Bubble CPAP, Heli-Ox, humidifiers, and suction equipment.

• Document respiratory services accurately in the EMR.

• Manage DME paperwork, patient calls, and follow-up.

• Collaborate with pulmonologists to ensure timely completion of diagnostic testing.

• Maintain clinical equipment and supplies.

• Mentor respiratory therapy students and participate in departmental projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's preferred.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.

• Current Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.

• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

• PFT certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care practices and ability to recognize arrhythmias.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient-care skills.

• Commitment to patient confidentiality, advocacy, and compassionate care.

• Reliable transportation required for travel between work sites.

Join UConn Health and become part of a team committed to providing high-quality respiratory care to our community.