Student Respiratory Therapist
84481BR
Patient Services-Respiratory Therapy
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
12
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Temporary
Pay Range
$15.00-$63.19 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
A short-term job for new Respiratory Therapy employees, from out of state or recent graduate, who is credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care, has submitted an application for MA licensure but has not received a license to practice prior to the agreed upon start of employment. The employee may actively train to administer respiratory care and life support to neonatal, pediatric and adolescent patients with acute and chronic disease states. However, a Respiratory Therapist Trainee may not provide hands-on care to patients as they are awaiting an official license to practice Respiratory Care in MA.
Key Responsibilities:
• Learns to apply and monitor mechanical ventilation.
Learns to provide various respiratory therapies in critical care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
• Observes patient care in assigned clinical area and completes associated duties not involving patient care.
• Communicates with care team, patients and their family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s Degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Respiratory Therapy area of study.
Experience:
No experience is required.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Awaiting current state licensure and registration by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, Board of Registration in Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
A trainee may be a certified or registered respiratory therapist as awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care is preferred.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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