Respiratory Therapist II

Boston Children's Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to support the Respiratory Care Department in a clinically challenging environment with opportunities for professional development.

The role involves applying and monitoring mechanical ventilation, providing respiratory therapy across settings, and serving as a resource to care teams. A 36-hour work week with rotating day/night shifts and a $20,000 sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Graduates of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program are preferred.
• Massachusetts licensure as respiratory therapist is required.

Responsibilities

• Applies and monitors mechanical ventilation and serves as a resource for staff.
• Delivers respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Provides patient care in assigned clinical area and supports care teams.
• Communicates with care teams, patients and families, and coworkers.
• Participates in professional development and acts as an educational resource.

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

• Applies and monitors mechanical ventilation and is a resource for respiratory care staff and care teams.


• Provides respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings, and is a resource for respiratory care staff and care teams.


• Provides patient care in assigned clinical area, completes associated duties, and is a resource for staff and care teams.


• Communicates with care teams, patients and their family members, and coworkers.


• Participates in professional development, serves as an educational resource for department trainees, and is a clinical resource to care teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

• One to two years as a Respiratory Therapist I is required.


• 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.

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)

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good- faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

• flexible schedules


• affordable health


• vision and dental insurance


• child care and student loan subsidies


• generous levels of time off


• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan


• Pension


• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement


• cell phone plan discounts


• discounted rates on T-passes