Respiratory Therapist I (36 Hours)

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist I (36 Hours) at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist I, you will provide essential respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children with various health conditions in a hospital setting. This role includes monitoring mechanical ventilation and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care in critical, inpatient, outpatient, and emergency environments. Candidates must be credentialed and licensed, with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the department.
**This position is eligible for full time benefits and a 10K sign on bonus**

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

This Registered Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for:

• Administering respiratory care and assisted ventilation to infants and children with acute and chronic disease states in all areas of the hospital, following prescribed treatment.
• Applying and monitoring mechanical ventilation.
• Providing respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Providing patient care in assigned clinical area and completes associated duties.
• Communicating with care team, patients and their family members, and co-workers.
• Participating in professional development and opportunities for advancement within departmental career ladder, including ECMO specialist positions.
  To qualify, you must have:
  • An Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required, graduates of a BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
  • One plus years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital preferred, but recent graduates of an AS or BS Degree Respiratory Therapy program are also encouraged to apply!
  • Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed by the State of MA.
  • NICU, PICU experience, preferred. NPS, PALS, NRP, ACLS preferred.Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement, and discounted rates on T-passes (75% off). Discover your best.
    
    Keywords:
    Respiratory Therapy, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Infant Care, Pediatric Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Tertiary Hospital, Professional Development
    

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