Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Ventilation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pension

Job summary

Franciscan Children's in Boston is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with infants, children, and teens to address breathing challenges and help them reach their full potential in a supportive, family‑centered environment.

Under the direction of pulmonologists and attending physicians, you will manage ventilators and airway devices, deliver respiratory medications, provide noninvasive ventilation, perform CPR‑related support, and train families to care for children safely at home.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Completion of a two-year certification and/or four-year respiratory care program is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Massachusetts respiratory care license required; BCLS cert required; PALS/NALS recommended; NBRC credentialing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ventilator management and weaning.
• Trache tube management and decannulation.
• Non-invasive ventilatory support (Bi-Level ventilation).
• Respiratory medication evaluation, management, and delivery.
• Respiratory muscle evaluation and exercise.
• CPR and airway management.
• Family and patient teaching.
• Transport patients to other Hospitals.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department.

Skills

Ventilator management

Trache tube management

Non-invasive ventilation

Respiratory medications

CPR/airway management

Family teaching

Patient transport

Decannulation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year certificate or four-year respiratory care program

Job description

Franciscan Children's in Boston is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with infants, children, and teens to address breathing challenges and help them reach their full potential in a supportive, family‑centered environment.

Under the direction of pulmonologists and attending physicians, you will manage ventilators and airway devices, deliver respiratory medications, provide noninvasive ventilation, perform CPR‑related support, and train families to care for children safely at home.