Respiratory Therapist

About the job

Join Southcoast Health as a Respiratory Therapist, providing advanced respiratory care for patients in a community-focused hospital setting. You'll participate in a range of clinical procedures to support assessment, treatment, and education for acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor respiratory care services as per physician orders.
• Deliver therapies such as CPT, breathing exercises, medication delivery, ventilator management, and respiratory assessments.
• Perform diagnostic testing including EKG, holter monitoring, and pulmonary function testing.
• Educate patients and families, implement protocols, and support smoking cessation efforts.
• Document care and participate in rotation to all shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Respiratory Care program (Associate’s preferred).
• Valid Massachusetts Respiratory Care license.
• CRT required; RRT preferred. One year experience preferred.
• Vaccination compliance required (or exemption with signed statement).

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• $4,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.
• Comprehensive health benefits, 403B with match, paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and professional development.

Location

• Charlton Memorial Hospital (Fall River, MA) and coverage at St. Luke's Hospital as needed.

Healthcare · 5000-10,000

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. Established in 1996, it operates three main hospitals: Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, and Tobey Hospital in Wareham. The system offers a comprehensive range of services, including primary and specialty care, urgent care, and advanced surgical procedures. With a commitment to quality and patient-centered care, Southcoast Health employs over 7,500 staff members dedicated to improving community health.