Pulmonary Function Lab-Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapists, working under the general supervision of a physician, are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that impact breathing. In this role, you will perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary assessments and administer respiratory therapies for patients experiencing deficiencies or dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Responsibilities include acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data from diagnostic tests and clinical specimens to guide patient care. Respiratory Therapist perform under the general supervision of a physician, and their responsibilities always encompass evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect breathing. Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and respiratory therapy treatments designed to treat patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Cardiopulmonary evaluation involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data that is obtained from diagnostic tests and specimens.

Requirements

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of Massachusetts
Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care
3 years of clinical experience

Nice To Haves

3 years experience with ongoing clinical experience in 2 or more critical care areas including PICU, NICU, ED, STAT, RT, or Adult ICU
Precepting experience
At least 3 years of experience with ongoing clinical work in two or more critical care areas, including PICU, NICU, ED, STAT, RT, or Adult ICU.
Prior experience serving as a preceptor.
Prior diagnostic testing experience , such as pulmonary function testing, interventional diagnostics, or noninvasive diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct—and precept others in—the performance and collection of diagnostic information, including: Pulmonary function testing, Interventional diagnostics, Noninvasive diagnostic procedures, Blood gas analysis and other pertinent laboratory evaluations
Administer respiratory care therapeutics such as: Medical gas therapy, Aerosol therapy
Perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making.
Evaluate and modify patient therapies based on response and lab results. Monitor patients, check equipment, make necessary adjustments, and document changes. Recommend therapy updates to physicians and discontinue therapy as ordered. Disassemble equipment and follow infection-control guidelines for cleaning.
Provide management and education for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
Deliver care across emergency, acute, critical, and post-acute settings, including: Patient and environmental assessments, Therapeutic interventions
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety standards, and infection-control practices. Assist with the care, maintenance, and documentation of equipment. Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs as needed.
Serve as a preceptor for respiratory therapy students, fellows, and residents.
Demonstrate competence in advanced therapies, including: Inhaled Nitric Oxide, Inhaled Heliox
Hold—or be actively working toward—specialty credentials, certifications, or proficiencies.
Complete a specialty project or participate on a hospital committee.
Meet and maintain the requirements for a Level III Respiratory Therapist.