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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Boston, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist II - Perm Nights, Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.75-$65.16/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 30m ago · Verified live

Job description

  • Sign on bonuses are paid out in three payments.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $44.75 - $65.16/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • PSLF Eligible Employer

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing patient conditions, developing respiratory care plans, and managing mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients. They also serve as a team leader, mentor students, and participate in clinical research and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science and possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and registration. Basic Life Support certification is required, along with the ability to work night shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningCritical careEmergency responseECMO specialistClinical mentorshipTeam leadershipPatient educationDiagnostic proceduresMicrosoft office

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k 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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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends