Respiratory Therapist I

@ Boston Children's Hospital
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Respiratory Therapist I

Boston, MA
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About the job

Boston Children’s Hospital offers pediatric healthcare and education. The Respiratory Therapist I role focuses on delivering respiratory assessments, therapies, ventilator management, documentation, and patient education in a teaching environment.

Requirements

  • Respiratory assessment skills
  • Administer aerosol therapies
  • Manage oxygen and ventilation
  • Collaborate with healthcare team

Qualifications

  • Certification in respiratory therapy
  • Ability to interpret blood gases
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player
  • Patient-focused

Full job description

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to deliver high-quality respiratory care to pediatric patients in inpatient and procedural settings. In this role, you will perform respiratory assessments, administer aerosol therapies, manage oxygen and noninvasive ventilation, support ventilator management under supervision, and obtain/interpret arterial blood gases. You will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other specialists, ensure accurate EMR documentation, educate patients and families, and follow strict safety and infection-control standards in our mission-driven, teaching environment.
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