Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist – NICU/PICU

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) in the NICU/PICU. This is a 13-week contract with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation.

Clinical Scope

You'll provide respiratory care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients, including post-operative and sepsis cases. You'll make independent ventilator management decisions based on patient assessment and laboratory findings, participate in Code Blue responses, and apply lung-protective ventilation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent critical care experience in both NICU and PICU settings
• RRT certification and Massachusetts Respiratory Care license
• BLS, NRP, and NPS (or ACCS preferred)
• Current, government-issued photo ID with mailing address

Preferred Experience

• Level III NICU background
• Familiarity with advanced ventilator management

Shift Details

• 12-hour nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday commitment
• 36 guaranteed hours per week

This role is ideal for an experienced therapist ready to deliver high-acuity critical care in a fast-paced environment.