Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistMass 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.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.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.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 InsuranceTuition ReimbursementGenerous Paid Time Off50% Off MBTA PassesChildcare Resources & Emergency Backup Care403(b), Cash Balance Retirement Plan & Tax-Sheltered AnnuityEmployee Discounts on Travel, Entertainment, Events, and MoreCareer Growth & Professional Development OpportunitiesAs 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 EnvironmentFull-Time | 36 Hours per WeekNight ShiftOnsite at Faulkner HospitalRotates through inpatient and critical care environmentsMember of Rapid Response and Code Blue teamsKey ResponsibilitiesPatient 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 managementCritical 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 roundsVentilator 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 VentilationDiagnostic & 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 outcomesTeamwork & 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 staffQualificationsRequired* Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy* Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License* Current BLS Certification* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 6 months of hirePreferred* One year of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care settingSkills & CompetenciesSuccessful 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 educationGrow Your Career at Mass General BrighamWhether 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 OnsiteWork Location 1153 Centre StreetPay Range $41.81 - $43.16/HourlyGrade 5At 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt 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.