Lead Respiratory Therapist

Summary
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.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-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.


Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Experience
Respiratory Therapy Experience 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment and supplies used in respiratory care, as well as ability to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and updated as needed.
- Skills in collaboration and communication, including ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients.
- Skills in patient and family education, including ability to develop and deliver educational materials and programs that help parents and caregivers understand respiratory care needs and techniques.
- Ability to problem solve and think critically to assess complex situations and make informed decisions about patient care.
- Ability to keep accurate records and documentation.


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%)
• Stooping 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%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.