Director of Respiratory Therapy
Cambridge, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$79-83/hourOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Director - Respiratory Therapy
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
The Director of Pulmonary Services is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab, Blood Gas Lab, Sleep Lab, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab departments. This leadership role ensures high-quality respiratory care across multiple age groups, compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, and efficient departmental operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of respiratory care services including medical gas administration, arterial blood gas analysis, airway management, and pulmonary function testing.
- Manage and supervise approximately 32 full-time staff members.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for respiratory and cardiopulmonary services.
- Ensure compliance with JCAHO, CAP, OSHA, CDC, and Department of Public Health regulations.
- Manage departmental budgets and achieve quality and budget goals.
- Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain equipment and safety standards.
- Promote professional development and performance improvement among staff.
- Ability to travel between three sites as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts
- Minimum of 1 year of recent Respiratory Therapist experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
- Polysomnographer experience
Additional Information
- Commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, teamwork, innovation, and continuous quality improvement is essential.
- Local candidates are accepted.
Employer
Host Healthcare
246 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I’m a couple weeks from completing my first travel contract with Host and Alison, and it has been a thoroughly positive experience. Alison is very prompt, professional, and so much fun to work with. In the only situation in which my facility disputed something about my claimed pay, Alison knew immediately whom to loop in to the conversation and the dispute was resolved in my favor within a few hours. Throughout this process, Alison has been reliable and supportive.
Cons
Initially I had hoped that perhaps Host would be more directly involved in my licensing and onboarding requirements. However, as I have spoken with several travelers here who have far more experience than I, they have led me to believe that actually my process was as smooth or smoother than most. In the end, I have been unwaveringly happy that my first travel assignment has been in Alison’s attentive care through Host.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Cambridge, MA
As a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist in Cambridge, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Cambridge is higher than the national average, with housing costs being the most significant factor.
- Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 80°F, average lows: 60°F.
- Winter average highs: 40°F, average lows: 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Cambridge, but they may be more expensive due to the high demand from students and professionals.
- Cambridge is public transportation friendly with access to buses and subways.
- It is also bike-friendly, but parking can be challenging.
- Cambridge is diverse with a mix of students, professionals, and families.
- Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the academic and professional environment.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of prestigious medical and educational institutions.
- Cambridge offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art and music culture, and plenty of outdoor activities along the Charles River.
- There are also numerous museums and historic sites to explore.
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