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Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care | Boston, MA
13-Week Contract | Nights | 36 Hours/Week
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist for a critical care assignment in Boston, MA. This role spans adult critical care and neonatal intensive care, requiring a clinician comfortable managing complex, high-acuity patients across multiple unit types.
Shift Details
- 12-hour nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Clinical Scope
- Provide respiratory care across MICU, SICU, and NICU settings
- Apply lung protective ventilation strategies based on patient assessment and laboratory findings
- Make independent ventilator management decisions
- Participate as an active member of the Code Blue team
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of recent critical care respiratory therapy experience
- Recent experience in both MICU and SICU environments
- NICU experience required
- RRT certification
- Massachusetts Respiratory Care license
- NRP and BLS certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a Level III NICU setting
- NPS and/or ACCS certification
- Familiarity with high-acuity ventilator management across diverse patient populations
Additional Notes
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be compensated at a local rate
- Strong critical thinking, independent clinical judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential to success in this role