Respiratory Therapist - $15k Sign-On, Day Shift, ICU Team

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston seeks a Staff Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour day shift. You will assess, treat, monitor and manage patients with breathing disorders, operate ventilators, deliver prescribed therapies, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications include Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred), active Massachusetts license, NBRC RRT preferred, BLS, and 0–1 year experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Massachusetts state license required.
• NBRC-registered (RRT) preferred; BLS certification standard.
• 0–1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine respiratory treatment goals in collaboration with physicians and nurses.
• Deliver and monitor prescribed therapies; adjust as needed.
• Administer prescribed aerosol medications and manage ventilator support.
• Assess patient responses using vitals, ABG, and other parameters.
• Educate patients and families on inhalation devices and therapies.
• Assist with training new staff and students.

Skills

Subject matter expert in respiratory

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Physician collaboration

Mobility and equipment handling

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston seeks a Staff Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour day shift. You will assess, treat, monitor and manage patients with breathing disorders, operate ventilators, deliver prescribed therapies, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications include Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred), active Massachusetts license, NBRC RRT preferred, BLS, and 0–1 year experience.