Respiratory Therapist

1 day ago
United States$52.22 /HrRespiratory Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Respiratory Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, holter monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).

Requirements

  • Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Qualifications Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required; an Associates degree is preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $52.22/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyChest physical therapyMechanical ventilationAirway managementBlood samplingCardiopulmonary resuscitationBronchoscopy assistanceOxygen therapyElectrocardiogram testingPulmonary function testingPatient educationSmoking cessationSputum inductionHeliox therapyHolter monitoringFit testing
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist at Southcoast Health System a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Southcoast Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $52.22 /Hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $52 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Chest physical therapy, Mechanical ventilation, Airway management, Blood sampling, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Bronchoscopy assistance, Oxygen therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Perform diversified respiratory care services including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and diagnostic testing under physician orders. Provide patient and family education while maintaining accurate assessment and protocol implementation.

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Comprehensive benefits package, Earned time off, Employee wellbeing program, 403b retirement plan, Tuition assistance, Federal loan forgiveness programs, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Earned time off
Employee wellbeing program
403b retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Federal loan forgiveness programs
Professional growth opportunities
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

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