Respiratory Therapist
Company: Southcoast Health
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: May 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist
Location
US-MA-New Bedford
ID
2025-40214
Schedule
Regular Part-Time
Remote
No
Department
S-Resp. Ther.
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your
future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to
each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission
- it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system
with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout
Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local
communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical
workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class,
comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why
Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years
in a row! We are searching for a talented Respiratory Therapist
*$3,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed
more than 1 year also eligible)* Hours: 24hrs Shift: Day/Evening
shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation; Rotation
to all shifts as needed Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New
Bedford, MA; Rotate to St. Luke's Hospital and/or Charlton Memorial
Hospital as needed up to position hours A career at Southcoast
Health offers you:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership
training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled
to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Respiratory Care or designee, perform diversified duties in administering and monitoring Respiratory Care Services according to Physician*s orders. Services including but not limited to; Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), sputum induction, breathing exercises, medication delivery, fit testing, Tuberculosis (TB) testing, blood sampling and analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, evaluation and assessment, protocol implementation, patient and family education, smoking cessation, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, holter monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required; an Associates degree is preferred.
- One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred.
- Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required.
- CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is required; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is preferred.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the
COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or
personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing
to be exempt from vaccination once hired Compensation: Pay rate
will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $30.73 - USD $51.70 /Hr.
Rotation Schedule Requirement
Rotation to all shifts as needed
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership
training **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled
to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
Keywords: Southcoast Health, Medford , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , New Bedford, Massachusetts
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