Respiratory Therapist RT

Respiratory Therapist Needed for Spaulding Hospital

$10k Sign On Bonus

Summary

Perform activities in diagnostic evaluation, therapy, life-sustaining techniques, and education of patients and families of all age groups, neonatal to geriatric. Require a high level of expertise in ventilator management and sophisticated diagnostic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures per established guidelines.
• Clinical assessment is completed for all age groups, including breathing patterns, ABG interpretation, CSR, pulmonary waveforms, and other non-invasive monitoring.
• Patient's clinical condition report is communicated effectively, including key plan of care.
• Respiratory therapy consultation and support is provided to other healthcare team members.
• Documentation and billing is completed per Meditech policy.
• Respiratory devices and interventions are maintained per manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Clinical resource support is provided daily for respiratory staff and facility.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Associate's Degree required.
• For Senior Respiratory Therapist: A bachelor's degree or equivalent and five years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist are required.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

Required

Preferred

Licensure

Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care License.

Preferred

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Basic and advanced respiratory skills.
• BLS certified.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

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