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Littleton, New Hampshire

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$49/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

A healthcare facility outside of Littleton, New Hampshire is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its respiratory care team. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Pay: $32.00 - $49.00 / hourly

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity

  • Full-time, permanent opportunity
  • Night shift; 10-hour or 12-hour schedules available
  • Open to both new graduate and experienced Respiratory Therapists
  • $8,000 sign-on bonus available

Provide respiratory care throughout the hospital, including Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical, and specialty patient care areas

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

  • Perform respiratory assessments and deliver treatments, oxygen therapy, and airway management interventions
  • Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation while monitoring patient responses to therapy
  • Respond to respiratory emergencies, rapid response events, and changing patient care needs
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality patient care

Prioritize and manage a diverse patient caseload while working independently in a fast-paced acute care environment

Respiratory Therapist Qualifications

  • CRT or RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
  • Must hold or be eligible to obtain a New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner license
  • Comfortable providing care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations
  • Previous respiratory therapy experience preferred but not required
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

The Surrounding New Hampshire Community

Beautiful Upper Valley location offering easy access to hiking, skiing, fishing, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation

  • Friendly small-town atmosphere with convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and daily amenities
  • Strong sense of community with excellent local schools, healthcare resources, and regional services
  • Enjoy all four New England seasons, including vibrant fall foliage, winter sports, and scenic summer activities
  • Conveniently located within driving distance of larger regional hubs while maintaining a peaceful lifestyle

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will perform respiratory assessments, deliver oxygen therapy, and manage ventilators across various hospital departments. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to respond to respiratory emergencies and manage diverse patient caseloads.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CRT or RRT credential through the NBRC and possess or be eligible for a New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner license. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced professionals comfortable working with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.

Key Skills

Respiratory assessmentVentilator managementRespiratory emergency responseInterdisciplinary collaborationNeonatal carePediatric careAdult care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

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<$115k
2
$115k-125k
1
$131k
2
$135k-145k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 3,671 Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k
Median resident rent
$932/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Ironside Human Resources

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Benefits & Perks

$8,000 Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time Permanent Opportunity
10-Hour or 12-Hour Schedules Available