Therapist II, Respiratory

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Children’s Hospital