Registered Respiratory Therapist - LCMC

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•Framingham, MA

1d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role supports patient outcomes and quality of life through respiratory care and advanced procedures. This is a PRN position with varied days and hours. The therapist assists physicians with bronchoscopy procedures under departmental policy, including monitoring patients’ consciousness, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and administering IV conscious-sedation agents and reversal agents. The therapist initiates and coordinates ventilator protocols and management; provides advanced airway care; and initiates and monitors high-frequency ventilators and nitric oxide delivery. NICU duties also include surfactant delivery, intubation, and attending high-risk deliveries. Optional duties may include working with the transport team, intubation, and serving as backup charge therapist. Department-specific duties may also apply. Presbyterian offers educational and career development opportunities, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarships. Eligible positions may receive shift, education, certification, and lead-role differentials. Additional offerings described include malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, EPIC electronic charting, and access to a wellness program with gyms, coaching, classes, and mindfulness resources. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Associate degree in respiratory therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.
Respiratory Care Practitioner license in New Mexico.
BLS certification.
ACLS and/or PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of critical care experience is preferred.
Advanced certifications such as RPFT, CPFT, Perinatal Pediatric, ACCS, or RPSGT may qualify eligible therapists for differential pay.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with bronchoscopy procedures, including monitoring level of consciousness and cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and administering IV conscious-sedation agents and reversal agents under departmental policy.
Initiate ventilator protocols and implement and coordinate ventilator management.
Perform advanced airway care, including tracheotomy changes, extubation, and intubation.
Initiate and monitor high-frequency ventilators.
For NICU assignments, deliver surfactant, perform intubations, and attend high-risk deliveries.
Initiate and monitor nitric oxide delivery.
Perform department-specific functions as detailed in the department-specific duties.
Optionally participate on the transport team, perform intubation, and serve as backup charge therapist.

Benefits

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
Malpractice liability insurance.
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
EPIC electronic charting system.
Sign-on and relocation bonuses for qualified candidates.
Preceptor differential.
Career Ladder Program differential pay for eligible therapists with advanced certifications.
Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.