Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in hospitals and patient-care settings. The role emphasizes ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and close collaboration with physicians and nurses.

The candidate should demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, be proficient with EMR systems, and adapt to diverse care environments while coordinating with care teams.

Qualifications

• Current licensure/certification as a Respiratory Therapist (Registered).
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory assessment, treatment, and ventilation support.
• Proficiency with respiratory diagnostics and patient monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and provide oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic and monitoring procedures, including arterial blood gases and oximetry.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Adapt to varying facility processes and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Skills

Respiratory licensure

Clinical knowledge

Ventilation support

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

to provide high-quality respiratory care in hospitals and patient-care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Manage ventilators and provide oxygen therapy.
• Perform diagnostic and monitoring procedures, including arterial blood gases and oximetry.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Adapt to varying facility processes and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current licensure/certification as a Respiratory Therapist (Registered).
• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory assessment, treatment, and ventilation support.
• Proficiency with respiratory diagnostics and patient monitoring techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse care environments and coordinate with care teams.
• Comfort using EMR systems and following facility-specific workflows.