Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Bridgeport, Connecticut

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 26 weeks (will accept 13 weeks)

Shift Details

• Night shift: Four 12-hour shifts every other week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Floating between hospital campuses and units including NICU and Pediatric units based on census and staffing needs

Facility Type

• Short term acute care hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 426 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• Prior travel experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Experience

• NICU experience preferred but not required
• Experience with neonatal oscillating vents and high frequency jet vents is beneficial

Licenses and Certifications (Must Have)

• Current state Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CRT or RRT credential

Additional Certifications (Recommended/Required as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – relevant for trauma units

Responsibilities

• May be asked to orientate students or new hires
• Expected to float and support multiple units including NICU and Pediatrics as needed

Pre-Assignment Questions (Candidates Must Answer)

• Is this assignment your top choice if offered?
• Will you continue your current role if offered this assignment, or will it end before this assignment begins?
• Any schedule requests or restrictions?
• Experience working in Level III or IV NICU units and frequency
• Experience with neonatal oscillating vents and high frequency jet vents
• Experience with Draeger ventilators and recency of use
• Confirmation that all requested time off (RTO) is final and accurate

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid photo ID matching legal name for identity verification on first day
• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation and diploma/transcript if internationally educated
• Verification of highest level of education
• Employment application with 7-year work history and no gaps over 90 days
• Work history verification for last 7 years (attestations not accepted)
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure if applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (clean shaven required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Competency Exams and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (85% passing score required; NICU portion for NICU staff)
• Color blind testing (80% passing score required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (not required for NICU)
• Various facility-specific training modules and attestations (e.g., Language Services, CAUTI Education, Suicide Risk Assessment, Mobile Heartbeat Alarm, Stroke Education, CLABSI Prevention, Pressure Injury Prevention, Patient Transportation with Oxygen, Pyxis MedStation, Baxter Pump Interoperability, Patient Bedside Rounding, Ventricular Assist Device Awareness, Blood Administration, New Employee Orientation, 21st Century Cures Act, ED Handbook, eCart Training, Chaperone Policy Training, Fire Safety)

References

• Follow standard reference requirements
• For RRT candidates, one reference must be from a supervisor

This position requires a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist with trauma and ventilator experience, flexibility to float across units, and prior travel experience. Candidates must meet strict licensing, certification, health, and compliance standards to qualify.