Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - NICU (Night Shift)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role covers neonatal care, advanced ventilation management, and coordination with the Neonatal Resuscitation Team. You will administer respiratory medications and ensure equipment readiness across the NICU.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, RT license with registration, BLS, and 0–1 year of related experience. Shift work includes on-call hours and off-shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science.
• License required: Respiratory Therapist License, and Registration required: Reg Respiratory Therapist, and Certificate 1 required: Basic Life Support.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Work requires rotation to off-shifts and weekend hours; on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition and develops respiratory care plan with physician input.
• Acts as role model and leads shifts when management not on site.
• Attends internal/external educational meetings to maintain competence.
• Contributes to performance improvement activities and applies clinical findings to care.
• Develops patient/family education plans and facilitates learning.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Knowledge

Team work

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a NICU Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role covers neonatal care, advanced ventilation management, and coordination with the Neonatal Resuscitation Team. You will administer respiratory medications and ensure equipment readiness across the NICU.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, RT license with registration, BLS, and 0–1 year of related experience. Shift work includes on-call hours and off-shifts as needed.