Respiratory Therapist
How this pay compares
This posting states $45 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $46.21 an hour, the middle half $43.88–$50.04, across 76 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $49.12 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Join our well established Vent Program! Great Rates-Up to $50 per hour plus shift differentials. Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem.
POSITION AND REQUIREMENTS
- Must have valid Respiratory Care License in the state of Mass
- Successful completion of National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT) exam
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary duties are caring for Ventilator patients. The therapist will work closely with Department Director or Nurse Practitioner to provide optimal ventilator settings and weaning parameters
- Change tracheostomy tubes as scheduled and prn
- Sets up, applies and administers all forms of respiratory care as directed using a complete range of respiratory equipment, including ventilators, cough assist (MIE), respiratory medications, BIPAP and CPAP as needed
- Responsible for reviewing physician's orders pertaining to respiratory care
- Adheres to all company polices, procedures, and standards of conduct
Experience
- RRT 1 year (Preferred)
- CRT 1 year (Preferred)
- New grads welcome- we will provide essential training
Full and Part Time employees receive benefits according to company guidelines and eligibility
From Vantage at Worcester's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Vantage at Worcester
Vantage at Worcester is a 173 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Vantage at Worcester)-bed nursing home in Worcester, MA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, therapists and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Vantage at Worcester
Based in Worcester, MAHires in MassachusettsPay on its listings: 77.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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