Registered Respiratory Therapist PICU
Boston, MA
Medasource
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist – ECMO Specialist

Clinical Services / Allied Health

Location: Boston, MA (On-Site)

Hospital: Boston Children's Hospital

Contract Type: 13-Week Travel Contract (Option to Extend)

Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple shifts types available

Travel Pay: Up to $3,431 / weekly gross (Taxable + Stipend package)

Direct Hire Pay Range: $84,183.84 – $119,000 / year (Depending on experience)

Position Overview

Medasource is seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) & ECMO Specialist for a 13-week travel assignment at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. This opportunity offers strong contract flexibility with options to extend your assignment or transition directly into a full-time permanent staff position with Boston Children's Hospital.

In this role, you will deliver high-acuity pediatric respiratory care and extracorporeal life support across specialized clinical programs, serving in one of the top pediatric facilities in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Bedside Care: Administer advanced respiratory care and specialized therapies to pediatric patients across intensive care units and clinical programs.
• ECMO Services: Provide direct bedside administration and consultation for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and life support services.
• Operational Readiness: Monitor patient volume and acuity levels to support departmental efficiency, resource allocation, and equipment readiness.
• Quality & Standards: Participate in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and contribute to the evaluation of clinical practice standards and technical procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience:
  • Minimum 4 years of clinical experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
  • Minimum 3 years specializing in pediatric respiratory care.
  • Completion of ECMO training with 1–2 years of hands-on experience as an Associate ECMO Specialist (ECMO experience is strictly required).
• Education:
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy paired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a complementary field (Required).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred).
• Licensure & Certification:
  • Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Active (or eligible for) Massachusetts State Respiratory Therapist License.

Contract & Placement Options

• Travel / Contract Option:
  • 13-week initial contract with high likelihood/ability to extend.
  • Weekly gross pay up to $3,431/week (36 hours/week).
• Direct Hire / Permanent Option:
  • Open to direct full-time placement or conversion after contract.
  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for permanent external hires.
  • Direct hire benefits include 403(b) retirement, pension plan, tuition/certification reimbursement, child care subsidies, student loan assistance, and MBTA T-pass discounts.