Pediatric Ventilator Respiratory Therapist

Impact to Health; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Car reimbursement (area)

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discount

EAP

401(k) and HSA

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Impact to Health in Southborough, MA is seeking a compassionate Pediatric Ventilator Respiratory Therapist. You will support ALS and pediatric patients relying on ventilator therapy, building trust with patients and families, and ensuring safe, comfortable care.

You will educate caregivers, manage ventilator settings, and document every step to ensure high‑quality outcomes. On‑call duties and ongoing licensure maintenance are expected components of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients, families and clinical teams.
• Experience with pediatric and ALS ventilation is required.
• Licensure in the home state must be current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for pediatric ventilator patients and caregivers with clear communication.
• Conduct patient assessments considering medical needs and family dynamics.
• Provide education on ventilator use, safety, and troubleshooting to families.
• Setup, monitor, and adjust pediatric ventilation equipment for comfort and safety.
• Maintain thorough documentation to support continuity of care.
• participate in on‑call coverage and respond to after‑hours concerns.

Skills

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Caregiver education

Clinical assessments

On-call support

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT preferred

Licensed in primary state of home office

Pediatric/ALS ventilation experience required

Tools

Care Orchestrator

Astral

Job description

Pediatric Ventilator Respiratory Therapist

Southborough, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026

• Salary $45-$50 a hour, based on experience
• City Southborough
• State/Province Massachusetts
• Country United States

About Us

The mission of Impact to Health is to champion the careers of healthcare professionals and the success of our partners, fostering a culture of excellence that puts patient health at the heart of every connection we make.

Job Description

Seeking a Compassionate Pediatric Ventilator Respiratory Therapist in Southborough, MA

In this role, you will support ALS and/or pediatric patientswho rely on ventilator therapy, serving as their primary clinical partnerthroughout their care journey. You will build trusting relationships withpatients and caregivers, provide education with empathy, and ensure safe,consistent ventilator management that enhances comfort, dignity, and quality oflife. Your work directly strengthens patient health outcomes and supportsfamilies during some of their most vulnerable moments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serveas the primary point of contact for pediatric ventilator patients andtheir caregivers, offering compassionate guidance, emotional support, andclear communication.
  
• Conductpatient assessments with sensitivity to each child’s unique medical needs,developmental stage, and family dynamics.
  
• Providesupportive, easy‑to‑understand education to caregivers on ventilator use,safety, maintenance, and troubleshooting—empowering families to feelconfident in their child’s care.
  
• Setup, monitor, and adjust highly technical respiratory equipment with afocus on comfort, safety, and individualized pediatric needs.
  
• Maintainthorough, accurate documentation of all services and interactions tosupport continuity of care and clinical excellence.
  
• Participatein on‑call assignments, offering calm, compassionate phone support tofamilies during after‑hours concerns or emergencies.
  
• Maintainup‑to‑date licensure, certifications, and continuing education to ensurehigh‑quality, evidence‑based pediatric respiratory care.
  
• Supportthe orientation and training of team members, modeling empathy‑drivencommunication and child‑centered care practices.
  
• Keepworkspace and equipment organized, clean, and safe to support reliablecare delivery.
  
• Performadditional duties as required by state licensure or leadership to ensurepediatric patients receive safe, dignified, and attentive ventilatorsupport.
  

WorkSchedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

On-Call Duties: On‑call coverage is one full week every 4–6 weeks, depending on staffing needs.

Requirements

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is preferred but other medical credentials may be acceptable (e.g., RN) depending upon state licensure laws
• Must be licensed in the primary state of home office as required by state law and provide a copy of license to the location
• Pediatric and/or ALS Ventilation experience is required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Completion of an accredited program/degree in respiratory care preferred; nursing (RN) may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws
• Home respiratory care experience is preferred or equivalent hospital experience
• May be required to obtain license in neighboring states as required by defined service area of location
• Proficient in the use of equipment download software (Care Orchestrator, Astral, etc.)

Employment is contingent uponsuccessfully completing a background chec k, drug screening, complianceonboarding, and credentialing requirements, as well as maintaining a validdriver’s license with a clean driving record when applicable to the position.

• Generouspaid time off and paid holidays
  
• Bonusand incentive opportunities
  
• Fixedand variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
  
• Car,mileage, and telephone reimbursement(as applicable)
  
• Employeediscount and recognition programs
  
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
  
• 401(k),HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
  
• Medical,prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Lifeinsurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legalservices