Respiratory Therapist, Extended Care Unit, 36hr, Nights

UMass Memorial Health Care • Leominster, MA

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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
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Critical Care experience, technical and computer skills.
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science or higher
• Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT)
• AE-C Certification
• 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.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team.
• Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy.
• Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient's families.
• Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per-diem, and student therapy personnel.
• Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students.
• Sets up and operates devices such as basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care.
• Provides verbal reports including diagnosis, significant past medical history, reason(s) for admission, treatment goals and plans, patient's response to treatment, and suggestions to optimize patient's treatment plan.
• Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus - A member of Talent Acquisition can discuss eligibility and details

What This Job Offers

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