Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate respiratory care, perform assessments, and deliver oxygen therapy and ventilator management. You will respond to respiratory emergencies and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to support patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on treatments, ensure safe operation of equipment, and uphold clinical standards while contributing to teamwork and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Strong skills in respiratory assessment and oxygen therapy
• Competence in ventilator and non-invasive ventilation management
• Ability to manage respiratory emergencies
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills
• Knowledge of safe operation and monitoring of respiratory equipment
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and nurses

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide oxygen therapy and ventilator care as prescribed.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies with timely, safe interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to support patient-centered outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use.
• Maintain clinical standards and contribute to teamwork and continuous learning.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Non-invasive ventilation

Emergency response

Patient education

Equipment monitoring

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provide compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to patients by performing assessments and delivering appropriate oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and non-invasive ventilation management. Respond to respiratory emergencies with timely, safe interventions and collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff to support patient-centered outcomes.

In this role, you will also educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and ensure proper, safe use and monitoring of respiratory equipment. Maintain clinical standards and contribute to a culture of teamwork and continuous learning.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Strong skills in respiratory assessment and oxygen therapy
• Competence in ventilator and non-invasive ventilation management
• Ability to manage respiratory emergencies
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills
• Knowledge of safe operation and monitoring of respiratory equipment
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and nurses