Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Chelsea, MA

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Emerson Health

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Schedule: Per Diem Pay Range: $42.00 - $47.00 / Hourly Shift: Eve/Night shift Hours: 1900-0730 About this role Join Our Respiratory Therapy Team Job Summary Are you ready to take...

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Vinali Staffing
  • Methuen, MA (24 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Methuen, MA (24 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Full time - Respiratory Therapist HOME CARE At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

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Respiratory Unit - Respiratory Therapist

  • Trusted Health
  • Salem, MA (10 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Salem, MA (10 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Required Skills/Experience: Must have ventilator experience. Ability to draw arterial blood gases....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist

  • Titan Medical Group
  • Newton, MA (8 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newton, MA (8 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1922.00 - $2122.00 Location: Newton, MA, United States Start date: 6/28/2026 Assignment length: 12 Weeks Minimum years of relevant experience in healthcare...

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Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical C

  • Tufts Medical Center - Medicine
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program....

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Travel Respiratory Therapist Certified Respiratory Therapist

  • TLC Nursing
  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Chelsea, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Everett, MA (1 mile from Chelsea, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

Assist in mechanical ventilation management and non-invasive ventilation support. Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and adjust respiratory treatments as needed....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Candidates should be proficient in various respiratory therapies, including aerosolized treatments, Incentive Spirometry, Chest Physical Therapy, and providing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP...

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Mass General Brigham
  • Jamaica Plain, MA (7 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica Plain, MA (7 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

staff Qualifications Required * Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy * Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License * Current BLS Certification * Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential...

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Registered Respiratory Therapist PFT Lab

  • Boston Medical Center
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Delivers, sets up, and safely operates mechanical ventilators and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Performs endotracheal suctioning and tracheal suctioning as needed....

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Framingham, MA (21 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Framingham, MA (21 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in Respiratory Therapist - RRT....

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Respiratory Therapist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England
  • Pinehurst, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pinehurst, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

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Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care - (36 hours day/night rotating) - Sign On Bonus Eligible

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelors degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program....

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Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

  • Amergis
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Jobs Jamaica Plain, MA Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Amergis Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Jamaica Plain, MA Apply Amergis Healthcare has a contract opportunity for a CRT or RRT Respiratory Therapist...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Chelsea, MA

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Chelsea, MA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
43.0%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Chelsea, MA
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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