Therapist II, Respiratory

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development opportunities

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to join its Respiratory Care Department. This role offers a clinically challenging environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive salaries.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree. Candidates should be credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists and possess relevant experience in NICU and PICU.

Work hours are 36 per week, including rotating shifts and every third weekend, along with a sign-on bonus of $20,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• NICU and PICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Provides respiratory therapy in critical care and outpatient settings.
• Communicates with care teams and patients.

Skills

Respiratory therapy expertise

Mechanical ventilation

Communication skills

Critical care experience

Patient care

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

National Board of Respiratory Care certification

State License in Massachusetts

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.

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).

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Work Experience Required

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