Respiratory Therapist I (36 Hours)

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

**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.

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