Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistOur client, a Medical Center company, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist for their Boston, MA location.Responsibilities:Perform chest examinations on a range of patients from babies through to the elderlyConsult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plansProvide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment, like when caring for patients in intensive carePerform physical examination and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity and alkalinityTreat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapyConnect patients who can't breathe to a ventilatorEducate patients on how to use equipment and medicationRegularly check on patients and equipmentRequirements:5+ years of recent experience in a Level 1 trauma facility, recent critical care exp in both MICU and SICU, familiar with lung protective ventilation.Participation on Code Blue team. Able to make ventilator decisions based upon patient assessment and laboratory results.Prefer experience with Level III NICU, Drager XL and v500 Vents.Must have EPIC experienceRRT certification, MA Respiratory Care license, BLS.NPS and or ACCS preferred.Identification, government issued with mailing addressSubmission PacketWhy Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities