Overview
Job Posting Description
At Franciscan Children’s, Respiratory Therapists work with infants, children, and teenagers (birth to 22 years of age) to address breathing challenges and help them reach their full potential. Patients and families receive intensive services from respiratory therapists under the direction of Pulmonologists and attending physicians.
Many patients born prematurely and/or with cardio-respiratory defects require full ventilator support while they await corrective surgery, or to allow their lungs to grow and work adequately. Once the causes of the defects are resolved, they may be weaned off the ventilator. In some instances, children will remain on a ventilator at night, in which case, we train families to take the child home while still on the ventilator and provide them with the skills and information they need to ensure a safe and secure environment for the child.
Respiratory Therapists at FHC specialize in:
Ventilator management and weaning
Trache tube management and decannulation
Non-invasive ventilatory support (Bi-Level ventilation)
Respiratory medication evaluation, management, and delivery
Respiratory muscle evaluation and exercise
CPR and airway management
Family and patient teaching
Transport patients to other Hospitals
Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department.
Job Requirements:
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Completion of a two-year certification and/or four-year respiratory care program is required. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Certification, Registration, or Licensure required by the Job:
Current Massachusetts respiratory care license.
Current BCLS certification is required; PALS and NALS are recommended.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
36
Pay Range
$29.91-$47.85 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Brighton
Job Posting Category
Allied Health and Technical, Clinical
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
About Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's is ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the world by Newsweek and among best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. It is home to the world's largest pediatric research enterprise, and it is the leading recipient of pediatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. Boston Children’s treats more children with rare diseases and complex conditions than any other hospital.
