Respiratory Therapist

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare • Chelsea, MA

11d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist at the Leonard Florence Center for Living provides respiratory care to residents in the Green House Ventilator Program, described as the first and only program of its kind in the world. The facility is an award-winning skilled nursing residence offering innovative, person-centered care, with an advanced ventilator unit designed to support residents’ independence in a home-like environment.

The role delivers prescribed respiratory treatments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support residents’ respiratory health and quality of life. The Respiratory Therapist assesses and monitors residents, documents care, communicates changes or adverse reactions to nursing staff and physicians, reviews physician orders, administers prescribed therapies, and maintains respiratory equipment.

Requirements

• Current, valid Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills.
• Current CPR certifications, including BLS and ACLS.
• Maintain required educational competencies in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, therapeutic and medicinal gases, aerosolized medications, and other respiratory care services.
• Deliver compassionate, resident-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal respiratory health and quality of life.
• Monitor, assess, and document residents’ conditions, reporting changes and adverse reactions to nursing staff and physicians.
• Review physician orders and administer prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, test, and maintain respiratory equipment to ensure safe, effective operation and compliance with facility policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed