MetroWest Medical Center — a Joint Commission Gold Seal-accredited, two-campus health system in Framingham, Massachusetts — is recruiting a licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join its clinical team. The system includes Framingham Union Hospital, a full-service acute care facility with 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac services, high-tech oncology, and a Special Care Level IIB nursery with high-risk maternity care, alongside Leonard Morse Hospital, a dedicated behavioral health specialty center in nearby Natick. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 (based on eligibility) anchors a competitive total compensation package for qualified candidates.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and continuing education opportunities with dedicated career development support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-spectrum respiratory care delivery across a multi-campus acute care system, including cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions
- Quality control responsibilities for all respiratory care equipment, including blood gas analyzers
- Cardiac service line recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked in the top 5% nationally for coronary interventional procedures (2023)
- Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy program — NRP-credentialed RTs serve the neonatal population
- 24-hour emergency department with advanced imaging and resuscitation support
- High-tech cancer treatment services integrated into the acute care campus
- Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval reflecting system-wide commitment to patient safety and performance standards
- Behavioral health specialty campus (Leonard Morse Hospital, Natick) broadens the clinical environment and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community health system with over 130 years of regional presence and a strong reputation for workforce development
Qualifications
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited (CoARC-approved) respiratory care program required; work experience does not substitute for this educational requirement in Massachusetts
- Active Massachusetts State Respiratory Therapy License required upon hire; candidates must hold a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential — or a Massachusetts temporary license with eligibility to sit for the CRT/RRT examination
- Required certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for those serving the neonatal population
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
- Prior clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred
- Competency completion within the designated introductory period is required for all new hires
About the Community
Framingham is a vibrant, diverse city of approximately 70,000 residents located 20 miles west of Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike — close enough to access world-class dining, culture, and professional sports, while offering a notably lower cost of living than the city itself. The MetroWest region is known for its strong public school systems, abundant recreational lakes and trails, and a tight-knit suburban character that appeals to clinicians at every career stage. Natick, home to the system's behavioral health campus, sits immediately adjacent and shares the same commuter rail corridor, making the broader region highly accessible for those who prefer to live outside the immediate area.