Respiratory Therapist, 36hr, Nights

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $27.90 - $50.22 Schedule Details: Holidays – Every Third Holiday; Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday); Weekends – Every Third Weekend Scheduled Hours: 7pm-7am Shift: 3 – Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 36 Cost Center: 24050 – 1710 Respiratory Therapy Signing Bonus: $10,000 Sign On Bonus – eligibility discussed with Talent Acquisition. This position is responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. The respiratory therapist works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas. The respiratory therapist provides evidence‑based patient focused care in a collaborative environment. Major Responsibilities Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care. Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, and current orders. Administers aerosolized medications. Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases. Reports critical values per hospital policy. Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy (such as vital signs, arterial blood gases), and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur. Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team. Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy. Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient's families. Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per‑dime, and student therapy personnel. Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students. Sets up and operates devices such as basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi‑level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy in accordance with department policy and procedures. Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record. Follows hospital policy/procedure regarding patient medication administration. Participates in departmental quality assurance programs. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care through attendance at educational meetings, lectures, and conferences. Provides verbal reports including diagnosis, significant past medical history, reason(s) for admission, treatment goals and plans, patient's response to treatment, and suggestions to optimize patient's treatment plan. Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. Position Qualifications Required: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License Basic Life Support Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment) Valid and unrestricted driver's license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle Preferred: Bachelor of Science or higher Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT) AE-C Certification Experience and Skills Required: Critical Care experience, technical and computer skills. Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English. Preferred: Two (2) years of acute care experience. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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