Pays $29.71-$53.49/hrRespiratory Therapist market median is ~$88k (8 jobs)

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UMass Memorial Health
Milford, Massachusetts

Registered Respiratory Therapist MRMC - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem Respiratory Therapist role in Milford, MA. Hourly rate $29.71-$53.49. Weekends and occasional holidays required.

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Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $29.71 - $53.49/hr.
  • Signing bonus

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist provides evidence-based, patient-focused care by performing routine and complex respiratory procedures. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to assess patients, administer medications, and manage mechanical ventilation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care and a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. A Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License and various life support certifications are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentMechanical ventilationArterial blood gas analysisAerosolized medication administrationCritical careElectronic medical recordsPatient careBasic life supportAdvanced cardiac life supportNeonatal resuscitationPediatric advanced life supportClinical documentationPhysician consultation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% 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)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 8 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 29 employers

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<$95k
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$95k-105k
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$105k-115k
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$115k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
70%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Relocation assistance
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

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