Respiratory Therapist - MGH Boston

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston is seeking career-oriented respiratory therapists with a solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes, exceptional critical thinking skills, and independent work habits. The Massachusetts General Hospital Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader in the field. Respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants, primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation, including NPPV and HFOV, as well as monitoring and managing patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult, pediatric, and neonatal ICUs, the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit, the Emergency/Trauma Room, and general care areas. MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics, assist with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions, and are members of the Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Teams. Neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant, respond to high-risk deliveries, and perform endotracheal intubations. ECMO respiratory therapists initiate, manage, and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects. The department offers a comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes, and equipment labs, as well as ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, and Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).

Requirements

• Graduates of an CoARC approved respiratory care program.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Valid MA respiratory care license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC (new graduates have 6-months from hire date to become registered).
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan.
• Ability to make specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication Skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only.
• 0-1 year of Respiratory Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV.
• Monitor and manage patients with various artificial airways.
• Administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics.
• Assist with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions.
• Serve as members of the Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Teams.
• Administer surfactant.
• Respond to high-risk deliveries.
• Perform endotracheal intubations.
• Initiate, manage, and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases.
• Actively participate in clinical research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes & equipment labs.
• Ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).
• 15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree