Therapist-Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.87-$49.13/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques.

Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from newborn to elderly that is also customized to a variety of needs that maybe specific to impairments or individual variations in such matters as hearing, sight, language barrier, cultural issues and potential victims of abuse Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Minimum of completing AMA approved program for Respiratory Care Excellent Work skills Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for proper assessment, treatment selection and administration in the following areas: airway management, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy Provides this care as outlined in Respiratory Care policies and procedures taking into consideration patients’ individual needs and customizing treatments when appropriate.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Able to communicate effectively with all age groups and provide education. Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from newborn to elderly. Educational Requirements: Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory care AS or BA/BS preferred.

License/Certification: Current MA Respiratory license CRT, RRT preferred. BLS certified NRP Certified Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Salary Range:$31.87-$49.13 Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care using various equipment and techniques. They provide customized care for patients of all age groups, addressing individual needs and potential impairments.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care and possess excellent work skills. A current MA Respiratory license and certifications such as CRT or RRT are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCommunicationCultural CompetenceTeam CollaborationBLS CertificationNRP CertificationAge-Specific CareTreatment CustomizationSafety Compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 17 employers

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<$85k
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$85k-95k
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$95k-105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
17%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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.

  • Includes call