Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Opportunity

36 hours per week, rotating days, 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program.

Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (or eligibility).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience in a related field is required.

Minimum Skills: Basic computer skills required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Tasks may include:

• Frequent reaching and handling of equipment.
• Occasional stooping and crouching.

Essential Functions

• Gather and evaluate relevant information from patient interviews and records.
• Develop and implement care plans based on systematic information analysis.
• Identify and address variations from expected findings and take proper actions.
• Assess patient learning needs, learning styles, barriers to learning, and readiness to learn.
• Involve families and significant others in patient education when appropriate.
• Plan and provide patient education and evaluate understanding of care plans.
• Document care plans and any unexpected events or outcomes.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and medications per physician orders.
• Conduct assessments including ABGs, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function tests.
• Setup and assess mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, and CPAP units for safe operation.
• Provide detailed instructions on the proper use of respiratory medications and equipment.
• Implement components of the VAP bundle consistently and notify management of any deviations.

Location

Job location: Massachusetts

Other Duties

This description details primary responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of all tasks performed in this position. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as needed.