Pediatric Respiratory Therapist I — Sign-On Bonus & Relocation

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Respiratory Care Department offers a highly clinically challenging environment with opportunities for professional development through our 3-tiered ladder. The role administers respiratory care and ventilation for infants and children, with exposure across ICU, ED, and inpatient settings.

We seek candidates with an AS in Respiratory Therapy (BS preferred), 1+ year of relevant experience in a tertiary hospital, and MA licensure; NBRC registered Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications

• AS in Respiratory Therapy required; graduates of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• One or more years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a tertiary hospital preferred; graduates encouraged to apply.
• NICU/PICU experience preferred; NPS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS preferred.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; MA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children per prescribed treatment.
• Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Provide patient care in assigned clinical area and complete associated duties.
• Communicate with care team, patients and their family members, and co-workers.
• Participate in professional development and advancement opportunities within the departmental ladder.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

NICU/PICU experience

PALS/NRP/ACLS

Education

AS in Respiratory Therapy

BS in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital's Respiratory Care Department offers a highly clinically challenging environment with opportunities for professional development through our 3-tiered ladder. The role administers respiratory care and ventilation for infants and children, with exposure across ICU, ED, and inpatient settings.

We seek candidates with an AS in Respiratory Therapy (BS preferred), 1+ year of relevant experience in a tertiary hospital, and MA licensure; NBRC registered Respiratory Therapist