Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$32-$49/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 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.
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