Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an inpatient Respiratory Therapy unit. The Per Diem schedule supports advanced interventions, patient assessment, and education in a high acuity setting.

The role requires Massachusetts license, NBRC registration, and completion of an AMA-approved RT program; strong teamwork and communication are essential for coordinating care with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Requires an AMA-approved two-year Respiratory Therapy program.
• Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license by start date.
• Must be NBRC-registered.
• Two to three years as a RT experience preferred.
• Completion of a two-year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced level of care, assessment, and education in Respiratory Therapy.
• Installs, monitors, and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate patients.
• Communicates therapy goals to patients and families and collaborates with health care professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

English communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Confidentiality

Physical ability to meet job demands

Education

Two-year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Position:

Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Department:

Respiratory Therapy, Inpatient

Schedule:

Per Diem

Position Summary

Provides advanced level of care, assessment, and education in Respiratory Therapy. Institutes, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have a current license for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist by start date
• Must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Requires knowledge of related policies, procedures, standards and equipment at a level generally acquired during two to three years as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist or ability to obtain by start date
• AHA CPR prior to start date

Experience

• Requires at least three to five years of directly related experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and communicate in English language.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively work in a team environment, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires a caring and sympathetic attitude and ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Must have the physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting and demands for the patient populations regularly

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Compensation Range

$41.52- $55.88

Benefits

• education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.
• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans