Registered Respiratory Therapist, MRMC - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas. The respiratory therapist provides evidence-based patient focused care in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (required within 3 months of employment).
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification (required within 3 months of employment).
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (required within 3 months of employment).
Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or higher.
Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT).
Current AE-C (Certified Asthma Educator) Certification.
Minimum two (2) years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.
Administers aerosolized medications.
Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.
Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team.