Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Nights

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in the Respiratory Therapy department. The role includes ventilator management, patient assessment, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The position requires Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC registration, and a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, with 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year AMA approved Respiratory Care program completed.
• Massachusetts licensed Respiratory Therapist required prior to start date.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors respiratory care per department policy to ensure high-quality care.
• Interprets physician orders and reviews patient charts accurately.
• Sets up equipment and medications for tests and therapies as prescribed.
• Operates ventilators and monitors patients on ventilation; performs suctioning as needed.
• Documents all treatments and patient responses in medical records.
• Attends rounds and assists in protocol development and quality improvement.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Endotracheal procedures

ABG analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year AMA Respiratory Care program

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in the Respiratory Therapy department. The role includes ventilator management, patient assessment, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The position requires Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC registration, and a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, with 2+ years of experience preferred.