IRP - Respiratory Therapist

Overview 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. 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 in Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC preferred Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) - AAP preferred Respiratory Therapist license - Massachusetts preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner license (State) - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Respiratory Care 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to be a subject matter expert in Respiratory Therapy and communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines. Ability to assess quickly and provide professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plans and make specific recommendations to physicians. Strong communication skills. Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds. May be required to stand immobile for long periods. Physical Requirements Standing: Frequently (34-66%) Walking: Frequently (34-66%) Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with 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%) Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr