No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$98k (median of 68 jobs)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist - CONTINUOUS

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time
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About the Role

Respiratory Therapist. 12-hour shifts, weekend rotation (every 3rd). Part-time, 24 or 36 hours. Boston, MA.

Join Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Shifts, Weekend Rotation in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • PSLF Eligible

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist – 12-Hour Shifts, Weekend Rotation.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct care to adult patients in an acute, long-term hospital setting, including administering medication and managing ventilator support. They collaborate with the healthcare team to develop treatment plans and respond to emergency codes and unexpected medical situations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care. The role requires strong critical thinking skills, the ability to handle complex patient populations, and proficiency in emergency medical procedures.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilator supportPatient assessmentEmergency medical proceduresCritical thinkingPharmacologic administrationDiagnostic testingCare planningDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient monitoringPulmonary rehabilitationEmergency responseClinical communicationData entry

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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About Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Government Administration
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
State Retirement/Pension
PSLF Eligible