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Respiratory Therapist

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
$42.00 - $43.00 / hr
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1153 Centre Street (Show on map)
Jul 31, 2026
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary About the Role As a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, monitor, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of inpatient settings. You will play a vital role in delivering advanced respiratory care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. This position offers exposure to a broad range of respiratory therapies, critical care interventions, and emergency response situations. Qualifications Respiratory Therapist Faulkner Hospital \| Jamaica Plain, MA Full-Time \| Night Shift \| 36 Hours/Week Starting Pay: $41.81/hr+ $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available* *Current Mass General Brigham employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Why Join Faulkner Hospital? Join a collaborative respiratory care team at Faulkner Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in both acute care and critical care settings while making a direct impact on patient outcomes. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off 50% Off MBTA Passes Childcare Resources & Emergency Backup Care 403(b), Cash Balance Retirement Plan & Tax-Sheltered Annuity Employee Discounts on Travel, Entertainment, Events, and More Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities About the Role As a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, monitor, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of inpatient settings. You will play a vital role in delivering advanced respiratory care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. This position offers exposure to a broad range of respiratory therapies, critical care interventions, and emergency response situations. Schedule & Work Environment * Full-Time \| 36 Hours per Week * Night Shift * Onsite at Faulkner Hospital * Rotates through inpatient and critical care environments * Member of Rapid Response and Code Blue teams Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Respiratory Therapy * Assess patients and determine respiratory treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff * Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and therapeutic gases * Deliver and evaluate respiratory treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes * Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment, inhaler techniques, smoking cessation, and disease management Critical Care & Emergency Response * Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations * Assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures * Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support * Participate actively in multidisciplinary critical care rounds Ventilator Management * Operate and manage ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and related respiratory equipment * Monitor ventilator settings, volumes, pressures, and patient response * Perform ventilator mechanics including: * RSBI * NIF * Airway Resistance (Raw) * Respiratory Rate * Minute Ventilation Diagnostic & Clinical Monitoring * Perform arterial blood gas punctures and analysis * Monitor patient responses through: * Vital signs * Blood gas results * Laboratory values * Clinical assessments * Document and communicate patient status and treatment outcomes Teamwork & Leadership * Support and mentor respiratory care students and new team members * Assist with orientation and training of new staff * Collaborate across inpatient units and ICU settings * Provide guidance to CRTs and limited-license respiratory staff Qualifications Required * Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy * Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License * Current BLS Certification * Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 6 months of hire Preferred * One year of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting Skills & Competencies Successful candidates will demonstrate: * Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills * Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments * Experience caring for medically complex and critically ill patients * Commitment to patient safety and infection prevention * Excellent communication and teamwork skills * Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuing education Grow Your Career at Mass General Brigham Whether you're an experienced Respiratory Therapist or looking to advance your career within a leading healthcare system, Faulkner Hospital offers the opportunity to work alongside exceptional clinicians while caring for patients with complex respiratory and critical care needs. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 1153 Centre Street Pay Range $41.81 - $43.16/Hourly Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.