Respiratory Therapist

Mass General Brigham•Jamaica Plain, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, monitor, and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of inpatient settings. You will play a vital role in delivering advanced respiratory care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. This position offers exposure to a broad range of respiratory therapies, critical care interventions, and emergency response situations.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License
Current BLS Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 6 months of hire
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
Experience caring for medically complex and critically ill patients
Commitment to patient safety and infection prevention
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuing education

Nice To Haves

One year of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Assess patients and determine respiratory treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and therapeutic gases
Deliver and evaluate respiratory treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment, inhaler techniques, smoking cessation, and disease management
Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations
Assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures
Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support
Participate actively in multidisciplinary critical care rounds
Operate and manage ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and related respiratory equipment
Monitor ventilator settings, volumes, pressures, and patient response
Perform ventilator mechanics including: RSBI, NIF, Airway Resistance (Raw), Respiratory Rate, Minute Ventilation
Perform arterial blood gas punctures and analysis
Monitor patient responses through: Vital signs, Blood gas results, Laboratory values, Clinical assessments
Document and communicate patient status and treatment outcomes
Support and mentor respiratory care students and new team members
Assist with orientation and training of new staff
Collaborate across inpatient units and ICU settings
Provide guidance to CRTs and limited-license respiratory staff