CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

Job Summary

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. Analyses 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.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) preferred; Respiratory Therapist (Massachusetts) preferred; Respiratory Care Practitioner (State License) preferred.

Experience: Respiratory Care 0–1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Subject matter expertise in Respiratory Therapy and effective communication with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.

Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and make specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.

Strong communication skills.

Physical endurance to walk distances, push medical equipment (≤100 pounds), stand immobile for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34–66%)

Walking Frequently (34–66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3–33%)

Lifting Frequently (34–66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3–33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3–33%)

Climbing Rarely ( Balancing Frequently (34–66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3–33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3–33%)

Crawling Rarely ( Reaching Frequently (34–66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34–66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34–66%)

Feeling Constantly (67–100%)

Foot Use Rarely ( Vision - Far Constantly (67–100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67–100%)

Talking Constantly (67–100%)

Hearing Constantly (67–100%)

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.81 – $47.85/Hourly

Grade: 5

EEO Statement

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, 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 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.

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