Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: Inpatient Care & Ventilation

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to deliver high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients in inpatient and procedural settings. You will perform respiratory assessments, administer aerosol therapies, manage oxygen and noninvasive ventilation, support ventilator management under supervision, and obtain/interpret arterial blood gases.

You will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other specialists, ensure accurate EMR documentation, educate patients and

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments
• Administer aerosol therapies
• Manage oxygen and noninvasive ventilation
• Support ventilator management under supervision
• Obtain/interpret arterial blood gases
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and other specialists
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation
• Educate patients and families
• Follow infection-control standards

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to deliver high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients in inpatient and procedural settings. You will perform respiratory assessments, administer aerosol therapies, manage oxygen and noninvasive ventilation, support ventilator management under supervision, and obtain/interpret arterial blood gases.

You will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other specialists, ensure accurate EMR documentation, educate patients and