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Registered Respiratory Therapist, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.03-$66.3/hr

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Job Description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Purpose of Your Job Description

The primary purpose of your job is to provide respiratory care to patients of all ages in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards guidelines, and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.

Delegation of Authority

You are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Performance Requirement/Duties and Responsibilities

  • Emergency room and outpatient therapy.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Atrial puncture: pH blood gas analysis.
  • Oxygen therapy with prescribed appliances.
  • Therapeutic treatments including BiPap aerosol nebulization, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, heated high humidity, incentive spirometry, other appropriate respiratory care as prescribed.
  • Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation, long term, and transport. Endotracheal suctioning.
  • Airway management.
  • Stabilize airway, monitor, and support ventilation prior to patient transport.
  • Electrocardiograms.
  • Pulmonary function Studies.
  • Multidisciplinary rounds.
  • End tidal CO₂ monitoring.
  • Attend high risk deliveries and scheduled C-Sections.
  • Educates patients, families, and professional staff.
  • Other prescribed modalities to ensure proper patient care and department standards and operation.
  • Cooperates and collaborates with other clinical services.
  • Participates in in-service education programs for facility and community benefit.
  • Attends workshops, seminars, etc. and stays current with changes in the health care as well as maintains professional status.
  • EPIC EMR documentation system.
  • Practical knowledge of safety standards for patient care and equipment. Monitors the condition of equipment.
  • Follows infection control procedures and complies with Employee Health policies.
  • Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department to the manager. Assures the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
  • Involved patient and family in planning treatment and identifies specific goals and outcomes for patient.
  • Allows patient to participate and schedule their treatments.
  • Reviews complaints and grievances made by patients, family, or visitors.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree from an A.M.A and BBRC approved school of Respiratory Therapy. Registered from the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.

  • Currently Licensed in Massachusetts.
  • Maintains license as necessary.

Experience

Three years’ practical experience in cardio-pulmonary capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility.

Training in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy practice.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Position is full time, 36 hours/week, nights.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.03 - $66.30/Hourly

Grade

SM1215

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist will provide comprehensive respiratory care, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and diagnostic testing for patients of all ages. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Patient educationPatient assessmentClinical collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
41% this job
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Oak Bluffs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.20M
Median resident rent
$1,077/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Mass General Brigham

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs