Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU and ECMO Specialist
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PICU

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Hybrid role combining Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist responsibilities.
• Provide neonatal and pediatric respiratory critical care.
• Operate ECMO systems on critically ill patients; if no ECMO assignment, backfill as Respiratory Therapist.
• Every third weekend required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric and neonate patients.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (typical for RRT PICU roles).
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Schedule

• Every third weekend required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of name change if applicable.
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI release (criminal background check).
• 10-year criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including aliases and multiple federal/state databases.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG background checks required.
• Physical exam within 1 year, cleared to work with no restrictions.
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11, no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of vaccination or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B documentation or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (deadline November 14).
  • COVID vaccination series or approved exemption; seasonal COVID vaccine preferred.
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety Agreement) required for all travelers; facility-specific fit testing done onsite.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (not required for APN).
• Professional references: 2 verified from 2 of the last 3 employers.
• Employment application with 10-year work history; gaps over 30 days require explanation.
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year prior to start.

Additional Notes

• This is a pediatric critical care environment requiring specialized ECMO skills.
• Candidates must be able to respond quickly and manage complex respiratory equipment and emergencies.
• Hybrid role requires flexibility to cover both ECMO specialist and general respiratory therapist duties.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with pediatric critical care and ECMO expertise seeking a travel contract in Boston.