Respiratory Therapist - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a diverse range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They strive to provide exceptional care and believe in high-performing teams. This position at Massachusetts General Hospital involves acting as an active member of the patient care team, providing clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. The role includes analyzing and evaluating clinical patient data to determine appropriate therapy or interventions and making recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff. Patient care is required for this position.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required
• Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required
• Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
• NICU experience 1-2 years preferred
• NPS Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (cert) preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies, including high-risk deliveries, and transports patients as indicated.
• Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
• Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures, including NICU-specific therapies.
• Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients.
• Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Benefits

• 15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• competitive base pay
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees