Respiratory Therapist
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$104k | Respiratory Therapy median $99k (middle half $91k–$105k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 79 active | 3,943 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 57% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | 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 | 746 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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