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Framingham, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.27-$50.02/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on

Eligibility

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all aspects of respiratory care
  • Performs diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system
  • Performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
  • Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

  • Education: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Licensure/Certification

  • RCP or equivalent State licensure
  • CRT
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP

Preferred

  • Licensure/Certification: RRT

Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.

MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.

At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.

MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.

Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.

At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Cardio-pulmonary diagnostic testingI-STAT blood gas analysis

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

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

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$104kRespiratory Therapy median $99k (middle half $91k–$105k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$81k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts79 active3,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onUS 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 listings1,261 in the last 30 days746 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
7
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
5
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
40%
PSLF eligible
20%
CME allowance
7% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

St Francis Hospital · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$34-$56.1/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Nights

$30.53-$54.96/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Living in Framingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$640k
Typical market rent
$2,298/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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