Respiratory Therapist

Southcoast Health System • Fall River, MA

35d • $33 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is required
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Nice To Haves

• An Associates degree is preferred
• One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred
• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified duties in administering and monitoring Respiratory Care Services according to Physician’s orders.
• Chest Physical Therapy (CPT)
• Sputum induction
• Breathing exercises
• Medication delivery
• Fit testing
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing
• Blood sampling and analysis
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Airway management
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Evaluation and assessment
• Protocol implementation
• Patient and family education
• Smoking cessation
• Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation
• Heliox therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Holter monitoring
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Benefits

• $4,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree