Respiratory Therapist - MGH Boston at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist Position at Massachusetts General Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission. As a not-for-profit, it supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary: Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is seeking career-oriented respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes, exceptional critical thinking skills, and independent work habits. The Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader within the field of respiratory care. Respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation, including NPPV and HFOV, as well as the monitoring and managing of patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult, pediatric, and neonatal ICUs, the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit, the Emergency/Trauma Room, and general care areas. The MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics, assist with bronchoscopies, and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions and are members of the Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Teams. The neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant, respond to high-risk deliveries, and perform endotracheal intubations. The ECMO respiratory therapists initiate, manage, and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects. Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes, and equipment labs. The department offers ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification], Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] through the NBRC, Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP], Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts], Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License].
• Experience: Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines. Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and make specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Strong communication skills. Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds. May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Additional Job Details:

15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 55 Fruit Street

Pay Range: $41.81 - $47.85/Hourly Grade 5

EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.