Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT
Compensation
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Job Description
1. Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
2. Initiate and provide ventilatory support. Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator.
3. Use best practice and follow approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures and department policies.
4. Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
5. Analyze/Interpret ABG samples.
6. Troubleshoot Blood Gas machine and perform quality control procedures in the Lab.
7. Perform bedside spirometry.
8. Perform capnography.
9. Working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
10. Monitor patient’s respiratory condition during transport within the hospital. Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport to other facilities as needed.
11. Attend Codes and RRT’s.
12. Assist with conscious sedations and intubations.
13. Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy.
14. Assist with Bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Lab/OR/floors/ER/ICU.
15. Assist in all treatment modalities used at CCH to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population.
16. Assesses tracheostomy, laryngectomy tubes.
17. Maintain the artificial airway. Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning.
18. Assists providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
19. Documents correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed, disposable or reusable inner cannulas on the EMR avatar.
20. Works in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
21. Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and all other airway clearance devices/methods.
22. Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications.
23. Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
24. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
25. Provide accurate and complete documentation/charging in the EMR.
26. Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily to ensure correct billing.
27. Interact with Providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner.
28. Respond to requests in a timely manner.
29. Demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
30. Precept/train/orient other departments, students and Respiratory staff as required.
31. Maintain equipment, supplies, stock.
32. Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.
33. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
34. Perform other work-related duties as requested/assigned.
Job Code 6216 for those with RRT, Job Code 8246 for those with CRT or Per diem
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
- Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current BLS certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
- Copy of highest-level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty. If no degree, a copy of high school diploma.
- Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care, including ventilatory support, diagnostic testing, and airway management for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. They must also document patient care accurately, maintain equipment, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts state license as an RRT or CRT and maintain current BLS certification. A minimum of one year of critical care experience is preferred, and the ability to obtain NRP certification within six months of hire is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $93k (middle half $86k–$101k)158 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 79 active | 3,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 52% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,261 in the last 30 days | 747 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | +7.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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