Respiratory Therapists - 32 hours per week

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

2d•$34 - $52

About The Position

Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care using a variety of equipment and techniques. Provides care tailored to patients from newborn to elderly, including patients with individual needs related to impairments, hearing, sight, language barriers, cultural issues, or potential abuse. Care is provided according to Respiratory Care policies and procedures, with treatments customized when appropriate. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and provide education. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to their own health and safety or that of others, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Completion of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
Excellent work skills.
Knowledge and skills for proper assessment, treatment selection, and administration in airway management, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene, and oxygen therapy.
Current Massachusetts Respiratory license.
BLS certification.
NRP.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
CRT or RRT credential.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and provide education.

Responsibilities

Administer medically prescribed respiratory care safely and effectively using a variety of equipment and techniques.
Assess patients and select and administer appropriate treatments involving airway management, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene, and oxygen therapy.
Provide respiratory care in accordance with department policies and procedures, tailoring treatment to individual patient needs.
Communicate effectively with patients across all age groups and provide education.
Address the specific care needs of patients from newborn to elderly, including needs related to impairments, hearing, sight, language barriers, cultural issues, or potential abuse.