Respiratory Therapist

Southcoast Health System • Fall River, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and monitor Respiratory Care Services according to physician orders. Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Respiratory Care, or designee, the therapist provides a range of respiratory and related diagnostic services. The position is based at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, and may require work at Charlton Memorial Hospital and/or St. Luke’s Hospital as needed, up to the position’s scheduled hours. The role is scheduled for 24 hours, with a day shift of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weekend and holiday rotation, and rotation to all shifts as needed. Compensation is based on experience, with a stated pay range of $33.72–$52.74 per hour. A $3,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered; rehires whose employment ended more than one year ago are also eligible.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program.
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt once hired.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• One year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Respiratory Care Services according to physician orders.
• Provide chest physical therapy, sputum induction, and breathing exercises.
• Deliver medications and provide fit testing and tuberculosis testing.
• Perform blood sampling and analysis, CPR, airway management, and bronchoscopy assistance.
• Conduct patient evaluation and assessment and implement protocols.
• Provide patient and family education and smoking cessation support.
• Provide non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, heliox therapy, and oxygen therapy.
• Perform Holter monitoring, electrocardiogram testing, and pulmonary function testing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
• $3,000 new-hire sign-on bonus; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree