Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care (Part Time/Full Time) - Sign on Bonus Eligible
$15 per dayTufts Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care (Part Time/Full Time) Sign on Bonus Eligible
At Tufts Medical Center, Respiratory Therapists are at the heart of innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud to offer more than just a role! We provide a career path with flexibility, advanced training, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else in the city. Here’s what makes our department stand out:
Department-Specific Requirements & Scheduling
Massachusetts license and RRT status with NBRC (new grads may begin as CRT, RRT required within 3–6 months).
Flexible self-scheduling every 6 weeks, no on-call, easy shift switches.
Holiday balance: one major + one minor winter holiday, plus one major summer holiday.
Rotating day/night shifts (only 2–4 nights per 6-week schedule); full-time nights available.
Weekend rotation begins every other weekend, with option to move to every third.
Career Path and Growth
Support for advanced credentialing (NPS or ACCS).
NICU training, external transport opportunities, and ECMO Specialist roles with competitive pay.
Leadership and Research Support
Engaged leaders available 24/7, supervisors on every shift.
High employee engagement scores.
Opportunities to join ongoing research studies.
ECMO Program / Specialist Details
Robust program with 100+ patients in 2024; outcomes exceed ELSO benchmarks.
Mobile ECMO team with cannulation and transport experience.
Comprehensive training (3–4 weeks classroom/lab + 60+ pump hours) and biannual ECMO updates.
Neonatal Care
41-bed NICU with dedicated orientation separate from adult critical care.
Attend high-risk deliveries (NRP certification offered at TMC).
Quality improvement and high-reliability training opportunities.
Only RT department in the city with RT participation on pediatric transport.
Additional Benefits & Differentials
Parking close to campus: $15/day for days, free for nights, reduced weekends.
Competitive shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental, physical or cognitive impairment. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Respiratory Therapy duties: Evaluates patients and helps them improve physical and mental conditions through treating cardiopulmonary related dysfunction. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for respiratory care for patients of all age groups, who are diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. Sets up various types of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs. Administers all types of respiratory therapy treatments including, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, EKG‘s, BCLS, function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment). Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
2. Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If employed at TMC, must be RRT.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
2. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; routinely checks and maintains proper function of ventilator in conjunction with the physician order.
2. Abides with infection control guideline for invasive and non-invasive equipment per departmental policy. Changes and adjusts ventilator parameters based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis in accordance with physician orders.
3. Weans patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols.
4. Administers inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy.
5. Administers oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed circuits.
6. Embodies patient and family centered care. Explains procedures to patients and family.
7. Provides services to analyze blood specimens for blood gases, glucose and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
8. Administers Positive Pressure Breathing, (e.g. CPAP or BiPAP), which consists of the application of positive pressure to the upper airway to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
9. Routinely assists in the transport of patients requiring life-support to and from referral hospitals.
10. Provides in-house transport of mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients.
11. Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Nitric Oxide gas administration, as ordered.
12. Provides resuscitation and support services at all high-risk deliveries.
13. Monitors effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive techniques such as arterial blood gas sampling.
14. Analyzes inspired oxygen concentration using various oxygen analyzers.
15. Calibrates monitors and maintains Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors, End Tidal CO2 and pulse Oximetry monitors.
16 Assists in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team primarily providing airway management and manual resuscitation. Commonly administers drugs via the endotracheal tube during cardiopulmonary rescue e.g. Lidocaine, Atropine Sulfate and Epinephrine.
17. Documents therapy, patient assessment, and interventions performed and test results in the progress notes of the medical record in a concise, accurate, and thorough manner.
18. Transcribes a detailed shift note for all patient’s cared for during the shift.
19. Responsible for acknowledging the proper assembly of all respiratory therapy equipment prior to and during patient use.
20. Performs daily rounds and fairly bills patients for services rendered. Attend rounds daily with the intensive care unit critical care team and is an active participant in the patient’s care.
21. Assists with development of in-service programs for departmental personnel.
22. Assists the Associate Director with the orientation of new employees; acts as a preceptor for new employees and is utilized as a clinical instructor for students enrolled in local universities.
Physical Requirements:
1. Able to walk and stand for approximately 90% of the time.
2. Able to transport respiratory therapy equipment (up to 100 lbs.) using carts or wheels on the equipment to and from patient areas.
3. Able to communicate with and assess the patient needs of different age populations.
4. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard and or respiratory equipment.
5. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, and Respiratory Science.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all professional staff as well as all patients.
3. Ability to assess patient status and develop treatment plans.
4. Ability to perform all required duties under emergency and stressful situations.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range :
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