Registered Respiratory Therapist

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide responsive respiratory care for ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG teams. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to implement patient-centered care in a cooperative environment.

The role requires AMA-approved RT education, NBRC-RRT certification, and MA RT license (MARTL). CPR certification is also required. Shift flexibility is noted with full-time status and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC-RRT certification.
• MA Respiratory Therapist license (MARTL).
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide state-of-the-art respiratory care for ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG teams.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to implement patient-centered care.
• Engage in ongoing education and professional development to support quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC-RRT Certification

MA Respiratory Therapist license (MARTL)

CPR Certification

Tools

CPR

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Respiratory Therapy

Hourly Pay Range: 36.5500 through 56.6600

Full Time , Shift 1 , 36 , 7a-7p

Posted 03/31/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

To work with the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG personnel to provide responsive state of the art respiratory care. To work with the same personnel in the development and implementation of patient centered care. To work in a cooperative and supportive manner with Physicians, Staff, and Directors of the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG Units and Respiratory Therapy to achieve that goal.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Six months Staff Therapist experience preferred but not required.

Education and Training:

Graduate of AMA approved program of Respiratory Therapy at the Registry level. On a yearly basis meet all hospital mandatory education requirements.

License, Certification & Registration:

NBRC-RRT- National Board Respiratory Care RRT

MARTL - MA Respiratory Therapist license

CPR

Other Requirements:

Highly effective and positive interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Effective problem solving, team building skills, willingness to participate in the education process both as a student and provider of education. Ability to vary shift hours and days to meet schedule needs.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.

• health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• a competitive retirement plan contribution
• a paid time off program