Respiratory Therapist - CONTINUOUS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an open and continuous posting for part-time, 24 & 36 hour positions working 12-hour shifts for day and night schedules. The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an energetic Respiratory Therapist to provide care to patients in an acute, long term care hospital. The selected candidate participates in the respiratory needs of adult patients on an inpatient unit following standards of care. Administers medication, provides ventilator support in accordance with standard practices, policy and protocols. Maintains accurate records for related treatment plans and respiratory care. Provides professional expertise and knowledge in carrying out emergency functions, all codes, and unexpected emergencies.

Requirements

• A current and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care.
• Possesses knowledge of respiratory care principles and practices.
• Communicates effectively with staff and patients to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and handles moderately complex issues.
• Understands emergency medical procedures and their application.
• Remains calm, acts quickly, and exercises sound judgment in emergencies.
• Gathers information through interaction and examination of records.
• Establishes rapport and communicates effectively with diverse groups.
• Utilizes a computer to enter and record patient data accurately.
• Responds sensitively to patient needs and treatment responses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with delivering care to complex patient populations including patients suffering from acute chronic conditions, behavioral and mental health illnesses, and inmates.

Responsibilities

• Administers pharmacologic, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, or a diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician.
• Observes and monitors signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, to determine whether abnormal characteristics are exhibited.
• In collaboration with the healthcare team, develops and implements an appropriate care plan based on patient assessment by utilizing standards of care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes continuous learning and expands expertise by engaging in and seeking opportunities to develop self and others as a member of a self-directed team.
• Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Demonstrates competence, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs in a specialty area.
• Maintain accurate prescribed patient records and documentation such as progress, quarterly and annual notes and META records.
• Provide information to appropriate personnel during meetings and shift changes, to ensure consistency of care and stay informed on changes to an individual’s treatment, recovery and plan of care.
• Participate in and attend training sessions, staff meetings and educational seminars to obtain and exchange information, to enhance job skills and overall knowledge, and to stay abreast of new procedures, techniques and guidelines in the medical field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed