Respiratory Therapist, Faulkner Hospital, Full-time Day Shift

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Job Summary We're offering a generous sign‑on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we are eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. (current employees of MGB not eligible) Position: Staff Respiratory Therapist, 36 hr Day shift Respiratory therapists treat, evaluate, monitor, and manage patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems. Care provided by respiratory therapists may include administration of oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, management of mechanical ventilators, administering drugs to the lungs, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, and measuring lung function. Principle Duties And Responsibilities Determine respiratory treatment goals in consultation with physicians, nurses, and by prescription Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy to be sure it is restoring the patient’s pulmonary function. Administer prescribed doses of aerosol drugs Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators per hospital policy Administer Respiratory Therapy by performing various techniques of bronchopulmonary drainage, such as percussion/vibration, Acapella, incentive spirometry Monitor physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes Educate patients and family members on a variety of topics such as correct MDI or aerosol use, smoking cessation, and other respiratory equipment Assist in educating students Perform arterial blood gas puncture Respond to Code Blue, stat calls, and be a member of RRT (Rapid Response Team) Assist with endotracheal intubation Extubate patients per order Maintain the integrity of the patient‑ventilator system by proper airway management, measure ventilator volumes and pressures, and obtain ventilator mechanics (RSBI, Raw, spontaneous RR and minute volume, NIF) Be an active critical care team member in meeting patients’ goals by attending rounds, giving pertinent patient information, and offering suggestions. Be a team player both on the floor and in the ICU to meet the best patient goals and needs Assist and direct treatments given by CRTs and those with limited licenses. Assist with the orientation of new employees Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general treatment acceptance Qualifications Associated Degree in Respiratory Care Current Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license Registered Respiratory Therapist Current BLS certification ACLS required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment PALS required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment Preferred 1 year experience Skills/Competencies Required Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies. Perform yearly departmental competencies in a timely fashion. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations. Requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment. Provides age and culturally‑appropriate care. Complies with the College of American Pathologists, CMS, and Joint Commission standards and regulations. Yearly competency in blood gas analysis CAP requirements for transportation of specimens Working Conditions Respiratory therapists are on their feet walking and working the majority of the time. They push ventilators on wheels to different locations, perform chest physical therapy on patients, and assist during CPR, sometimes performing cardiac compressions. Therapists typically work three 12‑hour shifts and take turns covering weekends and holidays. Remote Type On‑site Work Location 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $45.36/Hourly EEO Statement 2810 Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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 Veterans 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