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Cottage Hospital
Haverhill, New Hampshire

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Cottage Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – Make a Difference in Patient Care!

Are you a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact? At Cottage Hospital, we are seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join our team and provide essential care to patients in both routine and critical care settings. If you are looking to expand your skills and be part of a supportive, patient-focused environment, this opportunity is for you!

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will conduct physician-prescribed treatments, such as administering oxygen, medications, and aerosols. You’ll also perform critical care therapies, manage ventilators, and conduct diagnostic procedures like pulmonary function studies and arterial sampling. Your work will be vital to assessing and improving patient respiratory status, collaborating with physicians and nurses to deliver the best care possible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen, aerosols, and medications.
  • Provide critical care, including ventilator and airway management.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function tests, oximetry, and arterial sampling.
  • Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
  • Accurately document treatments and patient responses.
  • Communicate effectively with healthcare staff to assess and monitor patient status.
  • Be available for on-call duties as required.

Requirements

Candidates must be certified respiratory therapists capable of performing clinical procedures and maintaining medical equipment. Strong communication skills and the ability to document patient responses accurately are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oxygen administrationMedication administrationAerosol therapyVentilator managementPulmonary function testingPatient assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Critical Care Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

6
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
3
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
14%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 40 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Haverhill

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.