NICU Respiratory Therapist
Boston, MA
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Facility Information

• Hospital System: Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.
• Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly (not including on-call time)

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Work autonomously in various clinical settings, including the administration of respiratory care protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR-AHA certification.
• NRP certification required.
• RRT certification.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience.
• Ability to manage artificial airways, mechanical ventilation, administer aerosolized medications, and provide oxygen therapy.

Additional Information

• NICU experience is required; candidates with some pediatric experience may be considered, but must have NICU experience.
• Delivery room experience preferred.
• Rotating or all-night position, 36 hours/week, with every third weekend required.
• Essential to have experience in a level 2 and 3 NICU/Special Care Nursery in a birthing hospital.
• Local travelers (those residing within 50 miles of the facility) will not be accepted.
• Candidates who have worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as permanent or per diem staff within the last six months will not be considered; a separation of six months from the facility is required.

Start Date

• ASAP starts, with a compliance period of 4 weeks.
• Orientation is held weekly (every Monday, barring holidays).

Interview Process

• Candidates must provide available dates and times for an interview at the time of submission.
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be presented at the time of submission.