Respiratory Therapist

Location: Stoughton, MA

Facility Type: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH)

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Length of Assignment: Travel 13 week contract to start, with possible extension

Schedule: Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

State License Needed: Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License

Pay: Competitive rate ranges and applicable travel stipends available to be tailored and discussed during your initial recruiter consultation.

Job Description

Medix is seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist for a contract travel assignment supporting a premier healthcare facility in Stoughton, MA. In this role, you will work alongside a collaborative clinical team to deliver specialized, high-acuity respiratory care to an adult patient population.

Following a brief 2-day orientation, the ideal candidate must be prepared to hit the ground running, independently manage high-volume adult workloads, and occasionally provide sole overnight respiratory coverage for the facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, adult-only (18 ) respiratory care in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) environment with a typical patient caseload of 27–33 (up to 40).
• Clinically perform intubations, manage mechanical ventilators, draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), perform EKGs, and assist physicians with bedside bronchoscopies.
• Lead and run effective resuscitation codes independently in the event an on-site physician is not present overnight.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot advanced clinical equipment, including Dräger Savina 300 ventilators, Puritan Bennett 840 ventilators, Respironics V60 non-invasive support, and High-Flow systems (Airvo/Optiflow).
• Administer standard therapeutic respiratory modalities for long-term acute patients.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License.
• Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Experience: Strong, recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or critical care background.
• Clinical Skills: Demonstrated ability to independently intubate, manage vents, perform ABGs and EKGs, and lead code responses without an on-site physician.
• Patient Scope: Experience with and commitment to caring strictly for adult populations (18 ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred (Certified Respiratory Therapist [CRT] with strong critical care experience welcomed).
• Prior hands-on experience using Dräger Savina 300, Puritan Bennett 840, Respironics V60, and High-Flow systems (Airvo/Optiflow).

Benefits Offered by Medix

• Paid Sick Leave: Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances.
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision: Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).
• 401k: Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1.
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Coverage options available to protect your income.
• Term Life Insurance Plan: Coverage options available for peace of mind.