Respiratory Therapist
Location
US-MA-New Bedford
ID
2025-41904
Schedule Regular Per Diem Remote No Department S-Cardiac Rehab
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, w your future is as promising as the care we provide. Ourmitment to each other, our patients, and ourmunity 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 Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in localmunities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces w our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class,prehensive 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
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St. e's Hospital - New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and themunities we serve
Competitive pay andprehensive benefits package
Generous Earned Time Off Package**
Employee Wellbeing Program
403B Retirement Plan withpany match
Tuition assistance / Federal Loan iveness 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 Physicians 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 Associates degree is preferred.
CRT is required, RRT 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.
Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $30.73 - USD $51.70 /Hr.
Location
US-MA-New Bedford
ID
2025-41904
Schedule Regular Per Diem Remote No Department S-Cardiac Rehab
Overview
Community Focused. Care Driven.
Join Southcoast Health, w your future is as promising as the care we provide. Ourmitment to each other, our patients, and ourmunity 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 Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in localmunities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces w our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class,prehensive 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
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St. e's Hospital - New Bedford, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and themunities we serve
Competitive pay andprehensive benefits package
Generous Earned Time Off Package**
Employee Wellbeing Program
403B Retirement Plan withpany match
Tuition assistance / Federal Loan iveness 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 Physicians 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 Associates degree is preferred.
CRT is required, RRT 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.
Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
Pay Range
USD $30.73 - USD $51.70 /Hr.
Job ID: 482316977
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025
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