Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Hartford, Connecticut
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: 36 hours per week, every other week (EOW)
• Required Credentials: CRT or RRT
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for CRT or RRT credential holders (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – required for certain units (CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU)
• Current, valid Respiratory Therapist license with verification dated within 30 days of start
• Fit Test and Respirator Evaluation with physician signature
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year
• Skills checklist provided by agency for clinical contractors

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (including booster by Sept 2025) or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
• Influenza Vaccine or approved exemption/declination (declination not accepted in CA or IL)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – proof of 2 vaccinations or IgG titer
• Hepatitis B vaccination series initiated prior to start (titers not accepted)
• Varicella vaccination or IgG titer proof
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with chest x-ray if positive (within last year for CT)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming fitness to work (exam within last year)
• Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days of start (NO THC)

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Signed Trinity Code of Conduct Form
• Trinity I9 form completed by agency
• Confidentiality and System Security Agreement signed
• Integrity and Audit Services Form signed shortly before start
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form signed
• Criminal Background Check (Federal, Nationwide, County for last 7 years) dated within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest academic degree or diploma verified)
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check dated within 30 days
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) exclusion check dated within 30 days
• Joint Commission CORE Exam within the last year
• NSO (National Sex Offender) check dated within 30 days
• System Access Form completed and uploaded one week before start
• OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions check within 30 days
• Trinity Profile submission including resume, skills checklist (within a year), and 2 professional references

Summary

This is a 13-week Respiratory Therapist contract in Hartford, CT requiring CRT or RRT credentials and BLS certification. The role involves 36 hours per week every other week. Multiple health, safety, and professional compliance requirements must be met prior to onboarding. Prior travel experience is not required.