Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric ECMO Specialist
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / ECMO Specialist – Travel Contract | Boston, MA

Summary: Join our Boston healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / ECMO Specialist — 13-week travel contract in a leading hospital (Boston, MA 02115).

Join a world-class team in Boston, MA, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and ECMO Specialist. This travel respiratory therapist opportunity places you in a renowned hospital environment providing neonatal and pediatric critical care while operating ECMO systems. Experience Boston’s rich medical community, top teaching hospitals, and the vibrant 02115 neighborhood while working in a high-acuity respiratory care role.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,240 - $2,400 (competitive weekly pay for travel respiratory therapist)
• Location: Boston, MA 02115 — Massachusetts RRT jobs / Boston respiratory therapist opportunities
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 24, 2026 – August 23, 2026)
• Shift: Rotating Day (07:00 – 19:30) & Night (19:00 – 07:30), 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: ECMO Respiratory Care — neonatal ECMO, pediatric ECMO, critical care respiratory therapy
• Schedule Requirement: Every third weekend required

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or RRT-NPS, with demonstrable ECMO experience (neonatal/pediatric preferred)
• Valid Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license required (pending MA license acceptable); applicants from other states encouraged to apply for travel respiratory therapist roles
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Previous travel assignment experience required — strong preference for candidates familiar with high-acuity hospital systems
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system
• Trauma Level I & II experience required; critical care respiratory therapy background preferred
• Preferred certifications: CES-P, E-NPEC; previous charge or leadership experience a plus
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory critical care and expert operation of ECMO systems in a hospital setting
• Perform bedside pump operation, circuit assembly and priming, emergency circuit changes, and rapid response duties (<10 minutes)
• Manage CentraMag, PediMag, and other ECMO pumps; respond to clot events and perform circuit troubleshooting
• Administer blood products and medications via ECMO circuit, draw labs from circuit, and support safe patient transport
• Operate and manage advanced ventilators and respiratory modalities: Servo ventilators, HFOV, HFJV, HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, Mapleson anesthesia systems, Nitric Oxide, Heliox
• Deliver respiratory care across units including Medical ICU, Intermediate Care, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU, and Emergency Department
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — nursing, IV team, physical therapy, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and physicians — to develop and execute patient-centered respiratory plans
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as congenital heart defects, ARDS, pulmonary hypertension, trach/vent dependence, and post-surgical needs

Why apply? This is an excellent travel respiratory therapist opportunity for RRTs with ECMO expertise who want high-acuity clinical experience in Boston. Competitive pay, supportive teams, and exposure to advanced pediatric and neonatal ECMO cases make this a standout Massachusetts RRT job.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — submit your resume and licensing information today. Join our Boston respiratory care team and advance your career in critical care and ECMO therapy.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.