Respiratory Therapist

AccessHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in Boston seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pediatric respiratory care in a leading academic medical center.

You will assess, treat, and monitor infants, children, and adolescents; administer therapies and ventilator support; collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams; and educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and management within a teaching-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Licensure and credentials in respiratory therapy are required.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and emergency response skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer therapies and ventilator support, perform diagnostic procedures, and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and management.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice within a mission-driven, innovative, and teaching-focused environment.

Skills

Licensure in RT

Clinical assessment

Technical skills

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Pediatric care

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Role: Respiratory Therapist providing specialized respiratory care to pediatric patients in a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer therapies and ventilator support, perform diagnostic procedures, and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and management.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice within a mission-driven, innovative, and teaching-focused environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant licensure and credentials in respiratory therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment, technical, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a pediatric setting.