Respiratory Therapist RRT

Merrimack Health • Lawrence, MA

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About The Position

Lawrence General Hospital is seeking motivated, self-driven Licensed Respiratory Therapists who enjoy learning and working as integral members of the healthcare team. Respiratory Therapists work under multiple therapist-driven protocols and attend patient care rounds, where their input is solicited and expected. They serve on the Code Team and Rapid Response Team and attend Level 3 infant deliveries. The hospital operates a CAP-accredited blood gas laboratory, where Respiratory Therapists collect, analyze, and report blood samples. The department has a new fleet of ventilators, new blood gas analyzers, and a new PFT machine.

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Supervisors, and Charge Therapists, the Respiratory Therapist delivers respiratory care to patients from newborns through geriatrics. The role requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations and includes critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans.

Requirements

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to patients from newborns through geriatrics.
• Intervene in complex patient care situations using advanced practitioner skills.
• Participate in critical care and general patient care assignments and contribute to related patient care plans.
• Attend patient care rounds and provide input.
• Serve as a member of the Code Team and Rapid Response Team.
• Attend Level 3 infant deliveries.
• Collect, analyze, and report blood samples in the blood gas laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed