RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner will perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas. They will assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, CPT, incentive spirometry, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with associate's degree.
Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
Current Florida RT or TT license
CRT is accepted, but must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 36 months from initial hire date
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
NRP Certified within 90 days from initial hire date
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas.
Assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.
Perform aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, CPT, incentive spirometry, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry.
Assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform other duties as assigned.