What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist I position at Boston Children's Hospital?
Position Description
**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.
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.
Status Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week 36
Job Posting Category Allied Health and Technical
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem Regular
Office/Site Location Boston
Remote Eligibility Onsite Only
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