Respiratory Therapist - MGH

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Job Summary Massachusetts General Hospital 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. Responsibilities Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients. This includes moderate complexity point of care (POC) testing for Blood Gas Analysis. Responds to respiratory emergencies, including high-risk deliveries, and transports patients as indicated. 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, including NICU-specific therapies. 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, patients, and families. Qualifications Education: Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy required and 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. Experience: NICU experience 1-2 years preferred; NPS Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (cert) 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 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co