CCH & FH Respiratory Therapist Training Program

We are pleased to introduce our new Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Training Program at Cape Cod Hospital (CCH) and Falmouth Hospital (FH)! This training program provides an opportunity for current CCH and FH SEIU Employees who are interested in starting a career in Respiratory Therapy.  

Interested employees do not need to have prior experience or training before applying into the program. Once the training program is complete, all successful participants will be fully prepared to accept a full time Respiratory Therapist position at Cape Cod Hospital or Falmouth Hospital.

How it Works

• Employees in the RT training program keep their current positions throughout the duration of the program.
• Candidates who successfully complete the RT program will transition into their new RRT position at the end of the program.
• RRT positions will be available at Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.
• CCH RRT Candidates are paid their current rate for their position and will be hired into Grade S15C upon completion of the RRT Program.
• FH RRT Candidates are paid their current rate for their position and will be hired into Grade S11A upon completion of the RRT Program.

What’s Included?

• Classroom curriculum through Massasoit Community College
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• All costs associated with education and training, including paid release time while completing clinical rotations!

Who Qualifies

• Available to current CCH & FH SEIU members

How to Apply

• Attend mandatory orientation/info session
• Complete Accuplacer prep classes and take Accuplacer Assessment
• Enroll in required courses (Pre-req outline to be provided)
• While also completing pre-requisites, candidates will need to:
  • Write and submit essay on “Why do you want to be an RRT?”
  • Attend four-hour job shadow
  • Interview with Labor Management Committee
  • Labor Management Committee will review and select participants for approval or denial into the program
  • Students will then need to pass the entrance exam and be selected by Massasoit Community College

Cape Cod Healthcare SEIU members are welcome to apply! If you or someone you know is interested to learn more about the Respiratory Therapist Program, please contact the CCHC Recruitment Team at 508-862-5186 or recruitment@capecodhealth.org.