Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Location

Boston, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend | On-Call Required | 72 Guaranteed Hours Biweekly (excluding on-call hours worked)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in adult critical care units and the Emergency Department, including trauma, neuro, medical, cardiac, and surgical ICUs
• Perform advanced ventilator management, including esophageal balloons, PV loop interpretations, driving pressure assessment, and best PEEP maneuvers
• Operate facility ventilators including Hamilton G5, C6, T1, MR1, Phillips EV300, and INO vent
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
• Fulfill on-call shifts as required, in addition to scheduled hours
• Adhere to holiday and weekend commitment requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist License required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Level 1 trauma center experience in a 400+ bed hospital required
• Critical care, Level 1, and teaching hospital experience required
• Must be available to work on-call as necessary
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience across multiple ICU settings including trauma, neuro, medical, cardiac, and surgical critical care
• Proficiency with Hamilton and Philips ventilator platforms
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR documentation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital environment with a diverse and complex patient population
• Guaranteed 72 hours biweekly on all assignments, providing stability and consistent income throughout your contract