Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU

Location

Boston, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 36 hours per week | Every third weekend rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret respiratory tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
• Work autonomously across a variety of clinical settings, including administration of respiratory care protocols
• Manage artificial airways and mechanical ventilation in Level 2 and Level 3 NICU and Special Care Nursery environments
• Administer aerosolized medications and provide oxygen therapy
• Participate in delivery room coverage as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• Current CPR (AHA) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience required, with NICU experience required
• Must be certified to manage artificial airways, mechanical ventilation, aerosolized medications, and oxygen therapy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Delivery room experience preferred
• Pediatric respiratory therapy experience may be considered in addition to NICU experience

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed 72 hours biweekly, providing consistent and reliable income throughout your contract
• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity birthing hospital NICU environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team