Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Technician Part Time/32hrs DAYS

Mass General Brigham•Dover, NH

2d•$29 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides clinical assessment and respiratory care to critically ill patients. The role initiates, modifies, and discontinues therapeutic respiratory care procedures based on patient needs and clinical status. The therapist analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine appropriate therapies and interventions and recommends care plans to medical staff. The position provides direct patient care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. This is a part-time, 32-hour-per-week, day-shift position at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in an onsite setting. The posting lists a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation information includes a pay range of $38.01–$63.03 based on experience and an hourly pay range of $28.78–$45.91; offers depend on qualifications and other factors.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
New Hampshire Respiratory Therapist License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
Ability to assess patients quickly, exercise professional judgment, prepare appropriate care plans, and recommend indicated therapy to physicians.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
May be required to stand immobile for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred.
Respiratory care experience of 0–1 year preferred.
Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) credential from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Initiate and/or assist with ordered respiratory tests and procedures to provide safe and effective patient care.
Respond to respiratory emergencies and safely transport mechanically ventilated patients between units for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Develop respiratory care plans and make specific therapy recommendations to physicians.
Schedule patient treatments as needed and provide consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
Manage and administer respiratory therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Conduct bedside rounds and administer appropriate respiratory care modalities to assigned patients.
Modify treatment plans based on patients’ clinical status and response to therapy.
Educate students, physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Provide clinical supervision to respiratory therapy students in patient care areas.