Respiratory Therapist I

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital Respiratory Care Department offers a highly clinically challenging environment with professional development opportunities. 36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts, with a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

We seek a Respiratory Therapist with AS in RT (BS preferred), Massachusetts licensure, and NICU/PICU experience desirable. Opportunities for advancement on our 3-tier ladder are available.

Qualifications

• AS degree required; BS degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience in a tertiary hospital preferred.
• NICU/PICU experience preferred; NPS, PALS, NRP, ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children.
• Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Provide patient care in assigned clinical area and complete duties.
• Communicate with care team, patients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participate in professional development and departmental ladder opportunities, including ECMO.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Team communication

ECMO awareness

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

BS Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary
Boston Children's Hospital Respiratory Care Department offers a highly clinically challenging environment with opportunity for professional development. Salaries and benefits are competitive, with opportunity for advancement using our 3-tiered Professional ladder.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children with acute and chronic disease states in all areas of the hospital, following prescribed treatment.

• Apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.

• Provide respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

• Provide patient care in assigned clinical area and complete associated duties.

• Communicate with care team, patients and their family members, and co-workers.

• Participate in professional development and opportunities for advancement within departmental career ladder, including ECMO specialist positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; graduates of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program preferred.

Experience:

• One or more years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital preferred; recent graduates of an AS or BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program are also encouraged to apply.

• NICU and PICU experience preferred. NPS, PALS, NRP, and ACLS preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts is required.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts, every third weekend.

**This position is eligible for full-time benefits $20,000 sign-on bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 2 years)