Respiratory Therapy Technician - Per Diem

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician!!

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.  We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.  If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What we Offer

Competitive salaries

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Hours: (4) (8) or (12) hour shifts (Per Diem)

Primarily days 8:00am - 4:30pm/or evenings - 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Job Overview 

This position performs respiratory therapy treatment in designated inpatient areas of the hospital according to the policies, procedures, philosophies, and objectives of the department. Administers respiratory therapy treatment modalities, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, EKG's), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Assists with the functioning and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment.  Communicate effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, and hospital personnel.  Duties are limited to areas covered by Massachusetts RC limited permit. 

Minimum Qualifications 

1. High School Diploma

2. Respiratory Care Limited Permit. 

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

4. Relevant clinical and patient care experience. 

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. Effectively administers respiratory therapy treatment modalities, oxygen therapy, bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry with exercise, EKG's, and other prescribed services.    

2. Applies department's respiratory care protocols and to produce accurate documentation associated with these protocols.   

3. Effectively operates mechanical ventilators, respond to codes and traumas, and carry out other critical care duties specified by department policy and allowed under limited permit. 

4. Effectively draw and analyze blood gases, run quality controls and co-oximetry, perform computer entry, and perform other duties within the scope of the department's blood gas services. 

5. Produces thorough and accurate documentation in department treatment cards, and Electronic medical records.  This includes the Medication Administration record, Progress notes, powerforms and ventilator monitoring, non-invasive ventilation, HHN/MDI treatment and oxygen therapy interventions. 

6. Demonstrates diligence and accuracy in computer charging and crediting. 

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

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.

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