Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Patient-Centered Care

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical assessment and therapy to critically ill patients. You will initiate, modify, and discontinue respiratory care procedures as part of the patient care team, and respond to emergencies with timely care.

You will participate in bedside rounds, adjust plans per patient response, and supervise respiratory therapy students in clinical areas.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licenses: BLS, NBRC preferred, NRP preferred, MA Board of Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures as ordered.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports ventilated patients.
• Plans treatments and schedules therapies; provides consultation.
• Supervises students and educates staff and patients’ families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Mobility/Equipment handling

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical assessment and therapy to critically ill patients. You will initiate, modify, and discontinue respiratory care procedures as part of the patient care team, and respond to emergencies with timely care.

You will participate in bedside rounds, adjust plans per patient response, and supervise respiratory therapy students in clinical areas.