Respiratory Therapist

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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. The role includes applying and monitoring mechanical ventilation, providing respiratory therapy in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings, and supporting patient care in assigned clinical areas. The position offers a highly clinically challenging environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement through a 3-tiered departmental ladder, including ECMO specialist positions.

• 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 completing 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.

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

• This position is eligible for full-time benefits and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Schedule:
  
  36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts, every third weekend.
• Presents a competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for advancement through the department ladder.
• Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance, time off, 403(b) retirement plan, pension, tuition reimbursement, and discounted transit fares.

Boston Children’s Hospital remains committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Technology, Information and Internet

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