Respiratory Therapist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 sign-on bonus

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a talented Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Wareham, MA. Responsibilities include providing diverse respiratory care services, performing pulmonary function testing, and educating patients. Applicants must have a valid respiratory care license and preferred experience in acute and chronic care. A competitive compensation package, including a $2,000 new hire sign-on bonus, and a culture of inclusivity and professional growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care required.
• One year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience preferred.
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) required; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) preferred.
• Fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or exempt.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Respiratory Care Services according to Physician orders.
• Perform pulmonary function testing.
• Conduct patient education and smoking cessation programs.

Skills

Chest physical therapy

Breathing exercises

Medication delivery

Airway management

Patient and family education

Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation

PFT experience

Education

Graduate of an approved program for respiratory care

Associate’s degree in respiratory care (preferred)

Tools

MGC PFT equipment

Job description

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 Southeast 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

$2,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (Rehires more than 1 year also eligible)

Hours: 16hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA; This position will perform pulmonary function testing at a Rosebrook MOB

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• 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 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 Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required.
• One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred.
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is required; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is preferred.
• PFT experience required, CPFT preferred.
• Experience with the use of MGC PFT equipment preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying that you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $74,256.00 - USD $50.46 /hr.