Respiratory Therapy Tech. II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Respiratory Tech Therapist II. Join our dynamic healthcare team as an experienced Respiratory Therapy professional. You will leverage your advanced skills in respiratory care, exercise independent decision-making, and provide less supervised care than a Respiratory Therapy Technician I. In this role, you'll directly supervise and mentor junior technicians, guide their work, and offer procedural instruction. Additionally, you will play a key role in training and mentoring new employees. Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients. The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Requirements

• Possesses advanced knowledge of respiratory care principles and practices
• Prioritizes and delegates work assignments effectively
• Leads and organizes team efforts to achieve work objectives and performance standards
• Communicates effectively with staff and patients to ensure quality care
• Demonstrates critical thinking and handles moderately complex issues
• Understands emergency medical procedures and their application
• Remains calm, acts quickly, and exercises sound judgment in emergencies
• Gathers information through interaction and examination of records
• Establishes rapport and communicates effectively with diverse groups
• Utilizes a computer to enter and record patient data accurately
• Responds sensitively to patient needs and treatment responses
• A current and valid license as a Respiratory Therapist issued by the Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care
• At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in respiratory treatment and/or respiratory therapy in a hospital, clinic or medical facility, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with delivering care to complex patient populations including patients suffering from acute chronic conditions, behavioral and mental health illnesses, and inmates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical reference for respiratory care staff by providing guidance, consultation, and direction.
• Assign, direct, and supervise Respiratory Therapy Technician I activities during assigned shifts.
• Assess and provide feedback on the performance of Respiratory Therapy Technician Level 1 staff.
• Administer pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care as prescribed.
• Observe and monitor patient responses to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development for yourself and your team.
• Work efficiently within and across clinical settings to provide quality service.
• Demonstrate competence in meeting age-specific patient needs in your specialty area.
• Order and maintain necessary equipment and supplies for patient services.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring consistency of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree