Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Tenet Massachusetts
Location: Worcester
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Registered
Respiratory Therapist for a job in Worcester, Massachusetts. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: Registered Respiratory
Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration:
Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type:
Staff Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility /n /n Under
the direction of the Medical Director and the direct supervision of
the Manager of the Respiratory Care Department, the Respiratory
Therapist will initiate and administer all respiratory therapy
modalities according to established policies, procedures and
protocols at Metrowest Medical Center. Therapy will be administered
to patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction/disability or for
preventive purposes. Participates in clinical education. Ensures
quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages. -
Administers and manages all ventilator care, continuous positive
pressure breathing, weaning techniques, and artificial airway care.
Set up changes and monitors associated equipment. - Performs chest
physical therapy, chest percussions and vibrations, postural
drainage, incentive exercises, and ambulation exercises as
indicated. - Performs clinical diagnostic and pulmonary function
tests, such as bedside spirometry and other selected tests. -
Assesses patient respiratory status, observes patient
adjustment/reaction to therapy, and evaluates the appropriateness
of all therapy - Maintains all necessary patient and departmental
records; enters clinical data regarding therapy administered and
its effect. - Other related duties as required - Required: -
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy program
required - Experience: A minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy
experience in an acute care setting preferred. -
Licensure/Certification: - Certified by the National Board for
Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - It is strongly encouraged
that CRT therapists advance to RRT within 2 years of employment. -
Maintains current licensure by the State of Massachusetts as a
Respiratory Therapist. - Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP
certifications once obtained. - New hires are required to obtain
BLS prior to providing direct care to patients. - Additional
certifications as listed are required within 1 year of employment -
Preferred: - Experience: Previous neonatal & pediatric experience
preferred. Tenet Mass Job ID 2603005251. Posted job title:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) About Tenet Massachusetts
Facilities: Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA MetroWest
Medical Center – Framingham, MA Leonard Morse Hospital – Natick, MA
(part of MWMC) MA - SVH Tenet’s Saint Vincent Hospital has been
providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding
communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we
believe you should have access to the treatments you need without
having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first
hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted
surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint
replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include
our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services,
Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue
to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife
Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a
unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges.
Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital 1 in Cardiology in the
state and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary
Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in
the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At
Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a
wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of
our community. MA - MWMC Tenet’s MetroWest Medical Center has been
serving the community since we opened as the first public medical
facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is
comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital,
a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick
dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham
Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for
your entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced
cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity
care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky
pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the
Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality
that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and
providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team
has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 best
hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in
the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At
MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a
vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our
community. Benefits - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - 401k
retirement plan
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