Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory Therapist

Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients. Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures. Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team. Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures. Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy. Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Licenses and Credentials: Associated Degree in Respiratory Care, Current Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Current BLS certification, ACLS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment, PALS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment. 1 Year experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines. Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes 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.

Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooped Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.81 - $45.36/Hourly

Grade: 5