Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton, MA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care services under physician supervision. You will follow AARC CPG and departmental standards, and perform comprehensive patient assessments including pulmonary function tests and ventilator management.

Minimum MA RRT licensure is required, with BLS certification; ALS is preferred. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, documentation, and emergency response as part of the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Certification/licensure as an RRT by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• BLS certification required; ALS certification preferred.
• Continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory therapy following AARC CPG and department standards.
• Assess cardiac, pulmonary, and neurologic status to guide therapy.
• Administer ordered therapy and monitor patient response and safety.
• Calibrate and maintain pulmonary function equipment and ventilators.
• Document assessments, therapies, responses, and complications in the medical record.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

RRT License in respiratory therapy (MA)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Boston Medical Center in Brockton, MA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care services under physician supervision. You will follow AARC CPG and departmental standards, and perform comprehensive patient assessments including pulmonary function tests and ventilator management.

Minimum MA RRT licensure is required, with BLS certification; ALS is preferred. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, documentation, and emergency response as part of the hospital team.