Respiratory Therapist - 12hrs Rotating

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

3d•$42 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides physician-prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Registration requirements, American Association of Respiratory Care standards of practice, and department and hospital policies and procedures. The therapist applies scientific principles and a professional, collaborative approach to optimize patients’ health and function. The role includes assessing patients, participating in development of respiratory care plans, providing treatment and education, and maintaining appropriate records. The therapist also provides in-service training, participates in the management of mechanically ventilated patients, and delivers respiratory care to newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Evidence of continued education as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
Demonstrated clinical competency equivalent to 3 years of critical care experience.
Current CPR certification (BLS).
Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services as prescribed by physicians.
Assess patients’ conditions and participate in formulating respiratory care plans.
Treat and teach patients, and maintain appropriate records.
Provide in-service training.
Participate in the management of mechanically ventilated patients.
Provide respiratory care to newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform duties in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and department and hospital policies and procedures.