RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

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 Associates 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
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
• 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).

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.

What This Job Offers

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