Respiratory Therapist RRT

Merrimack Health • Lawrence, MA

2d

About The Position

Merrimack Health is seeking motivated, self-driven licensed Respiratory Therapists to serve as integral members of its healthcare team. Respiratory Therapists work under multiple therapist-driven protocols and participate in patient care rounds, where their input is expected. They serve on the Code Team and Rapid Response Team and attend Level 3 infant deliveries.

The role includes responsibility for respiratory care delivery to newborn through geriatric patients, under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Supervisors, and Charge Therapists. It requires advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations. Responsibilities encompass critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans. The department operates a CAP-accredited blood gas laboratory and is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting blood samples. Merrimack Health has implemented a new fleet of ventilators, blood gas analyzers, and a PFT machine.

Merrimack Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital serving the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. The organization describes its care as patient-centered, compassionate, and focused on quality care for the whole family.

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 certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NRP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to patients from newborn through geriatric populations.
• Use advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations.
• Participate in critical care and general patient care assignments and contribute to related patient care plans.
• Work under multiple therapist-driven protocols.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Robust benefit package
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

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