Registered Respiratory Therapist -ECMO Specialist- (Day, 7am-7pm)- $15k Sign On Bonus

BMC Software • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It’s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world. The registered respiratory therapist-ECMO specialist (RRT-ES) provides respiratory care services in accordance with department policies. Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients. An RRT-ES is the technical specialist educated and trained to manage the ECMO system including blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator, and related equipment.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 2 year Associate’s Degree, CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must have successfully completed a BMC approved ECMO Specialist training course.
• Maintains active license, credentials, and certifications by obtaining the minimum CEU requirements.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current certification as an ECMO specialist, preferred not required.
• Active member of American Association of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Requires a minimum of two years as a Respiratory Therapist.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Respiratory Care services according to department policy and procedure.
• Reviews the patient chart and accurately interprets the physician’s orders.
• Sets up appropriate equipment and medication needed for each test and therapy treatment correctly.
• Administers all tests, treatments and therapy as ordered.
• Documents every patient treatment and/or interaction administered in patient charts.
• Delivers, sets up, and safely operates mechanical ventilators and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
• Performs endotracheal suctioning and tracheal suctioning as needed.
• Makes patient rounds according to assigned department schedules.
• Observes patient condition, checks operation of equipment, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Recognizes medical problems and notifies physician immediately.
• Applies emergency protocols as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
• Performs advanced Respiratory Therapy assignments.
• Assists in development and implementation of protocols, clinical pathways, policies and procedures.
• Provides in-service education to members of the healthcare team as needed.
• Performs advanced clinical and technical assignments with critical care patients.
• Maintains clinical competency in areas of Respiratory Care.
• Assumes Lead RRT responsibilities when directed by department Manager.
• Participates in non-assigned service related continuing education classes.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus (external candidates only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees